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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,116.80, 867,175.20 and 365,540.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,116.80, 867,175.20 and 365,540.40 is: 548,310.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,116.80 : 867,175.20 = 365,540.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,116.80/867,175.20 = 365,540.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,116.80x = 867,175.20 × 365,540.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,116.80x = 316,987,569,478.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,987,569,478.08/578,116.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548,310.60

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