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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,169.60, 867,254.40 and 204,230.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,169.60, 867,254.40 and 204,230.40 is: 306,345.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,169.60 : 867,254.40 = 204,230.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,169.60/867,254.40 = 204,230.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,169.60x = 867,254.40 × 204,230.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,169.60x = 177,119,713,013.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,119,713,013.76/578,169.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306,345.60

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