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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,428.34, 866,512.53 and 398,481.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,428.34, 866,512.53 and 398,481.98 is: 596,944.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,428.34 : 866,512.53 = 398,481.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,428.34/866,512.53 = 398,481.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,428.34x = 866,512.53 × 398,481.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,428.34x = 345,289,624,316.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,289,624,316.65/578,428.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596,944.52

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