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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,485.32, 868,287.72 and 279,176.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,485.32, 868,287.72 and 279,176.60 is: 419,035.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,485.32 : 868,287.72 = 279,176.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,485.32/868,287.72 = 279,176.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,485.32x = 868,287.72 × 279,176.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,485.32x = 242,405,607,754.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,405,607,754.03/578,485.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419,035.02

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