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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,289.40, 867,822.90 and 325,569.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,289.40, 867,822.90 and 325,569.40 is: 488,572.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,289.40 : 867,822.90 = 325,569.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,289.40/867,822.90 = 325,569.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,289.40x = 867,822.90 × 325,569.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,289.40x = 282,536,580,859.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,536,580,859.26/578,289.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488,572.99

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