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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,099.60, 867,149.40 and 245,632.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,099.60, 867,149.40 and 245,632.40 is: 368,448.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,099.60 : 867,149.40 = 245,632.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,099.60/867,149.40 = 245,632.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,099.60x = 867,149.40 × 245,632.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,099.60x = 212,999,988,280.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,999,988,280.56/578,099.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,448.60

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