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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,064.07, 867,413.46 and 293,779.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,064.07, 867,413.46 and 293,779.14 is: 440,829.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,064.07 : 867,413.46 = 293,779.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,064.07/867,413.46 = 293,779.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,064.07x = 867,413.46 × 293,779.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,064.07x = 254,827,980,303.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,827,980,303.22/578,064.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440,829.99

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