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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,052.80, 866,949.60 and 379,764.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,052.80, 866,949.60 and 379,764.80 is: 569,562.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,052.80 : 866,949.60 = 379,764.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,052.80/866,949.60 = 379,764.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,052.80x = 866,949.60 × 379,764.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,052.80x = 329,236,941,454.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,236,941,454.08/578,052.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569,562.06

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