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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,220.40, 867,330.60 and 368,009.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,220.40, 867,330.60 and 368,009.20 is: 552,013.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,220.40 : 867,330.60 = 368,009.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,220.40/867,330.60 = 368,009.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,220.40x = 867,330.60 × 368,009.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,220.40x = 319,185,640,241.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,185,640,241.52/578,220.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552,013.80

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