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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,423.40, 867,635.10 and 341,644.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,423.40, 867,635.10 and 341,644.20 is: 512,466.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,423.40 : 867,635.10 = 341,644.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,423.40/867,635.10 = 341,644.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,423.40x = 867,635.10 × 341,644.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,423.40x = 296,422,499,631.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,422,499,631.42/578,423.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512,466.30

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