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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579,805.60, 869,708.40 and 280,429.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579,805.60, 869,708.40 and 280,429.60 is: 420,644.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579,805.60 : 869,708.40 = 280,429.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579,805.60/869,708.40 = 280,429.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579,805.60x = 869,708.40 × 280,429.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579,805.60x = 243,891,978,728.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,891,978,728.64/579,805.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420,644.40

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