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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,239.11, 866,859.84 and 278,307.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,239.11, 866,859.84 and 278,307.09 is: 417,220.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,239.11 : 866,859.84 = 278,307.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,239.11/866,859.84 = 278,307.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,239.11x = 866,859.84 × 278,307.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,239.11x = 241,253,239,508.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,253,239,508.27/578,239.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417,220.55

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