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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579,758.40, 869,637.60 and 264,830.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579,758.40, 869,637.60 and 264,830.40 is: 397,245.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579,758.40 : 869,637.60 = 264,830.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579,758.40/869,637.60 = 264,830.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579,758.40x = 869,637.60 × 264,830.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579,758.40x = 230,306,473,463.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,306,473,463.04/579,758.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,245.60

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