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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579,812.10, 869,718.15 and 280,436.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579,812.10, 869,718.15 and 280,436.10 is: 420,654.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579,812.10 : 869,718.15 = 280,436.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579,812.10/869,718.15 = 280,436.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579,812.10x = 869,718.15 × 280,436.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579,812.10x = 243,900,366,085.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,900,366,085.22/579,812.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420,654.15

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