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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,444.20, 867,666.30 and 389,487.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,444.20, 867,666.30 and 389,487.40 is: 584,231.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,444.20 : 867,666.30 = 389,487.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,444.20/867,666.30 = 389,487.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,444.20x = 867,666.30 × 389,487.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,444.20x = 337,945,091,254.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,945,091,254.62/578,444.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584,231.10

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