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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579,901.40, 869,852.10 and 579,901.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579,901.40, 869,852.10 and 579,901.40 is: 869,852.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579,901.40 : 869,852.10 = 579,901.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579,901.40/869,852.10 = 579,901.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579,901.40x = 869,852.10 × 579,901.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579,901.40x = 504,428,450,582.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,428,450,582.94/579,901.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869,852.10

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