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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579,871.20, 869,806.80 and 367,294.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579,871.20, 869,806.80 and 367,294.80 is: 550,942.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579,871.20 : 869,806.80 = 367,294.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579,871.20/869,806.80 = 367,294.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579,871.20x = 869,806.80 × 367,294.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579,871.20x = 319,475,514,644.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,475,514,644.64/579,871.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,942.20

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