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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,004.80, 867,007.20 and 246,228.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,004.80, 867,007.20 and 246,228.80 is: 369,343.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,004.80 : 867,007.20 = 246,228.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,004.80/867,007.20 = 246,228.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,004.80x = 867,007.20 × 246,228.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,004.80x = 213,482,142,447.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,482,142,447.36/578,004.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,343.20

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