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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,117.80, 867,176.70 and 365,541.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,117.80, 867,176.70 and 365,541.40 is: 548,312.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,117.80 : 867,176.70 = 365,541.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,117.80/867,176.70 = 365,541.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,117.80x = 867,176.70 × 365,541.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,117.80x = 316,988,984,965.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,988,984,965.38/578,117.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548,312.10

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