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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586,179.68, 879,407.73 and 466,688.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586,179.68, 879,407.73 and 466,688.39 is: 700,142.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586,179.68 : 879,407.73 = 466,688.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586,179.68/879,407.73 = 466,688.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586,179.68x = 879,407.73 × 466,688.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586,179.68x = 410,409,373,270.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,409,373,270.22/586,179.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700,142.62

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