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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,063.07, 867,411.96 and 293,778.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,063.07, 867,411.96 and 293,778.14 is: 440,828.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,063.07 : 867,411.96 = 293,778.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,063.07/867,411.96 = 293,778.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,063.07x = 867,411.96 × 293,778.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,063.07x = 254,826,674,097.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,826,674,097.73/578,063.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440,828.50

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