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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,364.60, 866,963.70 and 263,047.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,364.60, 866,963.70 and 263,047.80 is: 394,306.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,364.60 : 866,963.70 = 263,047.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,364.60/866,963.70 = 263,047.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,364.60x = 866,963.70 × 263,047.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,364.60x = 228,052,893,964.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,052,893,964.86/578,364.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394,306.45

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