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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,444.88, 866,537.28 and 398,498.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,444.88, 866,537.28 and 398,498.52 is: 596,969.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,444.88 : 866,537.28 = 398,498.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,444.88/866,537.28 = 398,498.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,444.88x = 866,537.28 × 398,498.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,444.88x = 345,313,823,604.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,313,823,604.83/578,444.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596,969.28

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