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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,114.80, 867,042.60 and 379,826.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,114.80, 867,042.60 and 379,826.80 is: 569,655.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,114.80 : 867,042.60 = 379,826.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,114.80/867,042.60 = 379,826.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,114.80x = 867,042.60 × 379,826.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,114.80x = 329,326,016,221.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,326,016,221.68/578,114.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569,655.05

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