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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,438.40, 867,657.60 and 389,481.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,438.40, 867,657.60 and 389,481.60 is: 584,222.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,438.40 : 867,657.60 = 389,481.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,438.40/867,657.60 = 389,481.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,438.40x = 867,657.60 × 389,481.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,438.40x = 337,936,670,300.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,936,670,300.16/578,438.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584,222.40

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