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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,439.40, 867,659.10 and 389,482.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,439.40, 867,659.10 and 389,482.60 is: 584,223.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,439.40 : 867,659.10 = 389,482.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,439.40/867,659.10 = 389,482.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,439.40x = 867,659.10 × 389,482.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,439.40x = 337,938,122,181.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,938,122,181.66/578,439.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584,223.90

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