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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,266.40, 866,233.20 and 328,656.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,266.40, 866,233.20 and 328,656.80 is: 492,322.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,266.40 : 866,233.20 = 328,656.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,266.40/866,233.20 = 328,656.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,266.40x = 866,233.20 × 328,656.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,266.40x = 284,693,431,565.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,693,431,565.76/578,266.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492,322.28

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