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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,010.60, 867,015.90 and 365,434.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,010.60, 867,015.90 and 365,434.20 is: 548,151.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,010.60 : 867,015.90 = 365,434.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,010.60/867,015.90 = 365,434.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,010.60x = 867,015.90 × 365,434.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,010.60x = 316,837,261,803.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,837,261,803.78/578,010.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548,151.30

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