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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,289.85, 867,731.28 and 279,025.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,289.85, 867,731.28 and 279,025.63 is: 418,681.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,289.85 : 867,731.28 = 279,025.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,289.85/867,731.28 = 279,025.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,289.85x = 867,731.28 × 279,025.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,289.85x = 242,119,267,072.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,119,267,072.71/578,289.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418,681.51

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