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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,508.64, 866,267.70 and 399,147.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,508.64, 866,267.70 and 399,147.10 is: 597,688.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,508.64 : 866,267.70 = 399,147.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,508.64/866,267.70 = 399,147.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,508.64x = 866,267.70 × 399,147.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,508.64x = 345,768,240,278.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,768,240,278.67/578,508.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597,688.98

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