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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,544.60, 867,816.90 and 329,712.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,544.60, 867,816.90 and 329,712.60 is: 494,568.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,544.60 : 867,816.90 = 329,712.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,544.60/867,816.90 = 329,712.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,544.60x = 867,816.90 × 329,712.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,544.60x = 286,130,166,422.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,130,166,422.94/578,544.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494,568.90

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