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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,380.68, 867,720.60 and 338,697

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,380.68, 867,720.60 and 338,697 is: 508,133.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,380.68 : 867,720.60 = 338,697 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,380.68/867,720.60 = 338,697/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,380.68x = 867,720.60 × 338,697
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,380.68x = 293,894,364,058.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,894,364,058.20/578,380.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508,133.09

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