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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,328.84, 867,674.74 and 347,783.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,328.84, 867,674.74 and 347,783.17 is: 521,783.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,328.84 : 867,674.74 = 347,783.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,328.84/867,674.74 = 347,783.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,328.84x = 867,674.74 × 347,783.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,328.84x = 301,762,671,606.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,762,671,606.13/578,328.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521,783.89

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