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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579,746.70, 809,986.50 and 579,746.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579,746.70, 809,986.50 and 579,746.70 is: 809,986.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579,746.70 : 809,986.50 = 579,746.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579,746.70/809,986.50 = 579,746.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579,746.70x = 809,986.50 × 579,746.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579,746.70x = 469,587,000,419.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,587,000,419.55/579,746.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809,986.50

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