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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579,814.10, 869,721.15 and 280,438.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579,814.10, 869,721.15 and 280,438.10 is: 420,657.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579,814.10 : 869,721.15 = 280,438.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579,814.10/869,721.15 = 280,438.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579,814.10x = 869,721.15 × 280,438.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579,814.10x = 243,902,946,835.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,902,946,835.82/579,814.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420,657.15

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