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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,266.40, 867,788.40 and 325,546.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,266.40, 867,788.40 and 325,546.40 is: 488,538.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,266.40 : 867,788.40 = 325,546.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,266.40/867,788.40 = 325,546.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,266.40x = 867,788.40 × 325,546.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,266.40x = 282,505,389,581.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,505,389,581.76/578,266.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488,538.48

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