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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608,999.70, 913,499.55 and 579,969.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608,999.70, 913,499.55 and 579,969.30 is: 869,953.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608,999.70 : 913,499.55 = 579,969.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608,999.70/913,499.55 = 579,969.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608,999.70x = 913,499.55 × 579,969.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608,999.70x = 529,801,694,563.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,801,694,563.82/608,999.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869,953.95

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