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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,052.56, 867,355.32 and 204,251.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,052.56, 867,355.32 and 204,251.60 is: 306,475.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,052.56 : 867,355.32 = 204,251.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,052.56/867,355.32 = 204,251.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,052.56x = 867,355.32 × 204,251.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,052.56x = 177,158,711,878.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,158,711,878.51/578,052.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306,475.09

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