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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579,817.60, 869,726.40 and 280,441.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579,817.60, 869,726.40 and 280,441.60 is: 420,662.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579,817.60 : 869,726.40 = 280,441.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579,817.60/869,726.40 = 280,441.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579,817.60x = 869,726.40 × 280,441.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579,817.60x = 243,907,463,178.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,907,463,178.24/579,817.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420,662.40

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