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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,205.60, 867,308.40 and 204,266.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,205.60, 867,308.40 and 204,266.40 is: 306,399.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,205.60 : 867,308.40 = 204,266.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,205.60/867,308.40 = 204,266.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,205.60x = 867,308.40 × 204,266.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,205.60x = 177,161,964,557.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,161,964,557.76/578,205.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306,399.60

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