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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,049.30, 867,073.95 and 438,081.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,049.30, 867,073.95 and 438,081.30 is: 657,121.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,049.30 : 867,073.95 = 438,081.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,049.30/867,073.95 = 438,081.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,049.30x = 867,073.95 × 438,081.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,049.30x = 379,848,883,212.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,848,883,212.14/578,049.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657,121.95

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