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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,411.60, 867,617.40 and 298,475.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,411.60, 867,617.40 and 298,475.60 is: 447,713.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,411.60 : 867,617.40 = 298,475.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,411.60/867,617.40 = 298,475.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,411.60x = 867,617.40 × 298,475.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,411.60x = 258,962,624,035.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,962,624,035.44/578,411.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447,713.40

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