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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,137.80, 867,206.70 and 365,561.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,137.80, 867,206.70 and 365,561.40 is: 548,342.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,137.80 : 867,206.70 = 365,561.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,137.80/867,206.70 = 365,561.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,137.80x = 867,206.70 × 365,561.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,137.80x = 317,017,295,341.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,017,295,341.38/578,137.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548,342.10

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