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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,414.60, 867,621.90 and 263,486.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,414.60, 867,621.90 and 263,486.60 is: 395,229.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,414.60 : 867,621.90 = 263,486.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,414.60/867,621.90 = 263,486.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,414.60x = 867,621.90 × 263,486.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,414.60x = 228,606,744,516.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,606,744,516.54/578,414.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395,229.90

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