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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,431.72, 868,979.58 and 410,369.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,431.72, 868,979.58 and 410,369.32 is: 616,498.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,431.72 : 868,979.58 = 410,369.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,431.72/868,979.58 = 410,369.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,431.72x = 868,979.58 × 410,369.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,431.72x = 356,602,559,338.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,602,559,338.49/578,431.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616,498.97

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