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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,065.60, 867,098.40 and 298,129.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,065.60, 867,098.40 and 298,129.60 is: 447,194.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,065.60 : 867,098.40 = 298,129.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,065.60/867,098.40 = 298,129.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,065.60x = 867,098.40 × 298,129.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,065.60x = 258,507,699,152.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,507,699,152.64/578,065.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447,194.40

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