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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,211.40, 867,317.10 and 368,000.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,211.40, 867,317.10 and 368,000.20 is: 552,000.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,211.40 : 867,317.10 = 368,000.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,211.40/867,317.10 = 368,000.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,211.40x = 867,317.10 × 368,000.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,211.40x = 319,172,866,263.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,172,866,263.42/578,211.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552,000.30

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