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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,406.22, 866,479.36 and 398,459.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,406.22, 866,479.36 and 398,459.86 is: 596,911.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,406.22 : 866,479.36 = 398,459.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,406.22/866,479.36 = 398,459.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,406.22x = 866,479.36 × 398,459.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,406.22x = 345,257,244,478.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,257,244,478.49/578,406.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596,911.36

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