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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,471.60, 867,707.40 and 329,639.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,471.60, 867,707.40 and 329,639.60 is: 494,459.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,471.60 : 867,707.40 = 329,639.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,471.60/867,707.40 = 329,639.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,471.60x = 867,707.40 × 329,639.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,471.60x = 286,030,720,253.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,030,720,253.04/578,471.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494,459.40

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