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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,597.96, 867,284.58 and 263,276.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,597.96, 867,284.58 and 263,276.30 is: 394,635.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,597.96 : 867,284.58 = 263,276.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,597.96/867,284.58 = 263,276.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,597.96x = 867,284.58 × 263,276.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,597.96x = 228,335,475,269.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,335,475,269.45/578,597.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394,635.81

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