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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,269.60, 867,404.40 and 204,330.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,269.60, 867,404.40 and 204,330.40 is: 306,495.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,269.60 : 867,404.40 = 204,330.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,269.60/867,404.40 = 204,330.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,269.60x = 867,404.40 × 204,330.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,269.60x = 177,237,088,013.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,237,088,013.76/578,269.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306,495.60

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