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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,046.60, 867,069.90 and 329,214.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,046.60, 867,069.90 and 329,214.60 is: 493,821.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,046.60 : 867,069.90 = 329,214.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,046.60/867,069.90 = 329,214.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,046.60x = 867,069.90 × 329,214.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,046.60x = 285,452,070,300.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,452,070,300.54/578,046.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493,821.90

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