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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,006.80, 867,010.20 and 368,573.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,006.80, 867,010.20 and 368,573.20 is: 552,859.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,006.80 : 867,010.20 = 368,573.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,006.80/867,010.20 = 368,573.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,006.80x = 867,010.20 × 368,573.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,006.80x = 319,556,723,846.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,556,723,846.64/578,006.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552,859.80

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