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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,522.64, 866,288.70 and 399,161.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,522.64, 866,288.70 and 399,161.12 is: 597,710.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,522.64 : 866,288.70 = 399,161.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,522.64/866,288.70 = 399,161.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,522.64x = 866,288.70 × 399,161.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,522.64x = 345,788,767,735.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,788,767,735.34/578,522.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597,710.00

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