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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579,979.89, 869,762.27 and 200,798.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579,979.89, 869,762.27 and 200,798.84 is: 301,126.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579,979.89 : 869,762.27 = 200,798.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579,979.89/869,762.27 = 200,798.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579,979.89x = 869,762.27 × 200,798.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579,979.89x = 174,647,256,062.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,647,256,062.18/579,979.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301,126.40

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