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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719,932.80, 1,079,899.20 and 579,964.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719,932.80, 1,079,899.20 and 579,964.80 is: 869,947.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719,932.80 : 1,079,899.20 = 579,964.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719,932.80/1,079,899.20 = 579,964.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719,932.80x = 1,079,899.20 × 579,964.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719,932.80x = 626,303,523,548.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,303,523,548.16/719,932.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869,947.20

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