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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579,803.19, 869,704.71 and 340,281.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579,803.19, 869,704.71 and 340,281.55 is: 510,422.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579,803.19 : 869,704.71 = 340,281.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579,803.19/869,704.71 = 340,281.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579,803.19x = 869,704.71 × 340,281.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579,803.19x = 295,944,466,761.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,944,466,761.10/579,803.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510,422.28

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