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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579,811.10, 869,716.65 and 280,435.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579,811.10, 869,716.65 and 280,435.10 is: 420,652.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579,811.10 : 869,716.65 = 280,435.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579,811.10/869,716.65 = 280,435.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579,811.10x = 869,716.65 × 280,435.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579,811.10x = 243,899,075,714.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,899,075,714.42/579,811.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420,652.65

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