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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,329.84, 867,676.24 and 347,784.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,329.84, 867,676.24 and 347,784.17 is: 521,785.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,329.84 : 867,676.24 = 347,784.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,329.84/867,676.24 = 347,784.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,329.84x = 867,676.24 × 347,784.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,329.84x = 301,764,060,957.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,764,060,957.12/578,329.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521,785.39

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