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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579,810.70, 869,716.05 and 579,810.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579,810.70, 869,716.05 and 579,810.70 is: 869,716.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579,810.70 : 869,716.05 = 579,810.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579,810.70/869,716.05 = 579,810.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579,810.70x = 869,716.05 × 579,810.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579,810.70x = 504,270,671,751.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,270,671,751.74/579,810.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869,716.05

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