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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,101.60, 867,152.40 and 245,634.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,101.60, 867,152.40 and 245,634.40 is: 368,451.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,101.60 : 867,152.40 = 245,634.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,101.60/867,152.40 = 245,634.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,101.60x = 867,152.40 × 245,634.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,101.60x = 213,002,459,482.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,002,459,482.56/578,101.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,451.60

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