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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576,022.20, 864,033.30 and 398,875.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576,022.20, 864,033.30 and 398,875.20 is: 598,312.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576,022.20 : 864,033.30 = 398,875.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576,022.20/864,033.30 = 398,875.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576,022.20x = 864,033.30 × 398,875.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576,022.20x = 344,641,455,344.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,641,455,344.16/576,022.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598,312.80

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