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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579,803.20, 868,392.60 and 367,226.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579,803.20, 868,392.60 and 367,226.80 is: 550,009.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579,803.20 : 868,392.60 = 367,226.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579,803.20/868,392.60 = 367,226.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579,803.20x = 868,392.60 × 367,226.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579,803.20x = 318,897,035,641.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,897,035,641.68/579,803.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,009.10

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