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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,260.40, 867,390.60 and 368,049.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,260.40, 867,390.60 and 368,049.20 is: 552,073.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,260.40 : 867,390.60 = 368,049.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,260.40/867,390.60 = 368,049.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,260.40x = 867,390.60 × 368,049.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,260.40x = 319,242,416,417.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,242,416,417.52/578,260.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552,073.80

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