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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,001.60, 867,002.40 and 365,425.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,001.60, 867,002.40 and 365,425.20 is: 548,137.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,001.60 : 867,002.40 = 365,425.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,001.60/867,002.40 = 365,425.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,001.60x = 867,002.40 × 365,425.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,001.60x = 316,824,525,420.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,824,525,420.48/578,001.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548,137.80

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