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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,032.24, 866,912.22 and 325,422.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,032.24, 866,912.22 and 325,422.40 is: 488,056.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,032.24 : 866,912.22 = 325,422.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,032.24/866,912.22 = 325,422.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,032.24x = 866,912.22 × 325,422.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,032.24x = 282,112,655,221.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,112,655,221.73/578,032.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488,056.96

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