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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,195.60, 867,293.40 and 329,363.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,195.60, 867,293.40 and 329,363.60 is: 494,045.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,195.60 : 867,293.40 = 329,363.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,195.60/867,293.40 = 329,363.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,195.60x = 867,293.40 × 329,363.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,195.60x = 285,654,876,480.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,654,876,480.24/578,195.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494,045.40

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