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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,186.10, 866,909.16 and 278,068.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,186.10, 866,909.16 and 278,068.95 is: 416,925.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,186.10 : 866,909.16 = 278,068.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,186.10/866,909.16 = 278,068.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,186.10x = 866,909.16 × 278,068.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,186.10x = 241,060,519,866.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,060,519,866.58/578,186.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,925.48

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