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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579,792.60, 869,688.90 and 280,416.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579,792.60, 869,688.90 and 280,416.60 is: 420,624.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579,792.60 : 869,688.90 = 280,416.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579,792.60/869,688.90 = 280,416.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579,792.60x = 869,688.90 × 280,416.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579,792.60x = 243,875,204,395.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,875,204,395.74/579,792.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420,624.90

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