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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579,742.05, 869,656.28 and 205,716.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579,742.05, 869,656.28 and 205,716.45 is: 308,590.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579,742.05 : 869,656.28 = 205,716.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579,742.05/869,656.28 = 205,716.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579,742.05x = 869,656.28 × 205,716.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579,742.05x = 178,902,601,613.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,902,601,613.22/579,742.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308,590.00

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