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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,424.84, 866,507.30 and 398,478.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,424.84, 866,507.30 and 398,478.48 is: 596,939.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,424.84 : 866,507.30 = 398,478.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,424.84/866,507.30 = 398,478.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,424.84x = 866,507.30 × 398,478.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,424.84x = 345,284,511,812.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,284,511,812.90/578,424.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596,939.29

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