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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,384.68, 867,726.60 and 338,701

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,384.68, 867,726.60 and 338,701 is: 508,139.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,384.68 : 867,726.60 = 338,701 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,384.68/867,726.60 = 338,701/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,384.68x = 867,726.60 × 338,701
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,384.68x = 293,899,867,146.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,899,867,146.60/578,384.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508,139.09

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