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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,269.16, 868,396.38 and 354,941

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,269.16, 868,396.38 and 354,941 is: 533,020.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,269.16 : 868,396.38 = 354,941 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,269.16/868,396.38 = 354,941/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,269.16x = 868,396.38 × 354,941
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,269.16x = 308,229,479,513.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,229,479,513.58/578,269.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533,020.78

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