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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,164.48, 866,614.08 and 297,698.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,164.48, 866,614.08 and 297,698.56 is: 446,222.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,164.48 : 866,614.08 = 297,698.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,164.48/866,614.08 = 297,698.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,164.48x = 866,614.08 × 297,698.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,164.48x = 257,989,763,691.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,989,763,691.73/578,164.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446,222.09

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