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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579,821.63, 870,322.12 and 399,919.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579,821.63, 870,322.12 and 399,919.55 is: 600,286.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579,821.63 : 870,322.12 = 399,919.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579,821.63/870,322.12 = 399,919.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579,821.63x = 870,322.12 × 399,919.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579,821.63x = 348,058,825,234.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,058,825,234.04/579,821.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600,286.04

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