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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,100.60, 867,150.90 and 245,633.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,100.60, 867,150.90 and 245,633.40 is: 368,450.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,100.60 : 867,150.90 = 245,633.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,100.60/867,150.90 = 245,633.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,100.60x = 867,150.90 × 245,633.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,100.60x = 213,001,223,880.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,001,223,880.06/578,100.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,450.10

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