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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,047.80, 866,942.10 and 379,759.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,047.80, 866,942.10 and 379,759.80 is: 569,554.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,047.80 : 866,942.10 = 379,759.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,047.80/866,942.10 = 379,759.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,047.80x = 866,942.10 × 379,759.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,047.80x = 329,229,758,507.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,229,758,507.58/578,047.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569,554.56

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