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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,513.64, 866,275.20 and 399,152.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,513.64, 866,275.20 and 399,152.10 is: 597,696.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,513.64 : 866,275.20 = 399,152.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,513.64/866,275.20 = 399,152.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,513.64x = 866,275.20 × 399,152.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,513.64x = 345,775,565,257.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,775,565,257.92/578,513.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597,696.48

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