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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,086.60, 867,129.90 and 245,619.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,086.60, 867,129.90 and 245,619.40 is: 368,429.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,086.60 : 867,129.90 = 245,619.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,086.60/867,129.90 = 245,619.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,086.60x = 867,129.90 × 245,619.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,086.60x = 212,983,925,760.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,983,925,760.06/578,086.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,429.10

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