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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,371.59, 867,259.71 and 338,953.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,371.59, 867,259.71 and 338,953.41 is: 508,255.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,371.59 : 867,259.71 = 338,953.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,371.59/867,259.71 = 338,953.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,371.59x = 867,259.71 × 338,953.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,371.59x = 293,960,636,060.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,960,636,060.11/578,371.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508,255.66

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