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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,279.40, 866,252.70 and 328,669.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,279.40, 866,252.70 and 328,669.80 is: 492,341.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,279.40 : 866,252.70 = 328,669.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,279.40/866,252.70 = 328,669.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,279.40x = 866,252.70 × 328,669.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,279.40x = 284,711,101,658.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,711,101,658.46/578,279.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492,341.77

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