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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579,803.80, 869,705.70 and 439,835.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579,803.80, 869,705.70 and 439,835.80 is: 659,753.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579,803.80 : 869,705.70 = 439,835.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579,803.80/869,705.70 = 439,835.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579,803.80x = 869,705.70 × 439,835.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579,803.80x = 382,527,702,324.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,527,702,324.06/579,803.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659,753.70

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