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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,533.80, 868,232.70 and 297,906.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,533.80, 868,232.70 and 297,906.60 is: 447,082.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,533.80 : 868,232.70 = 297,906.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,533.80/868,232.70 = 297,906.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,533.80x = 868,232.70 × 297,906.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,533.80x = 258,652,251,665.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,652,251,665.82/578,533.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447,082.35

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