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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,181.21, 866,901.85 and 278,064.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,181.21, 866,901.85 and 278,064.06 is: 416,918.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,181.21 : 866,901.85 = 278,064.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,181.21/866,901.85 = 278,064.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,181.21x = 866,901.85 × 278,064.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,181.21x = 241,054,247,337.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,054,247,337.35/578,181.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,918.16

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