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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,466.20, 867,699.30 and 389,509.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,466.20, 867,699.30 and 389,509.40 is: 584,264.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,466.20 : 867,699.30 = 389,509.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,466.20/867,699.30 = 389,509.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,466.20x = 867,699.30 × 389,509.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,466.20x = 337,977,033,723.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,977,033,723.42/578,466.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584,264.10

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