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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,620.80, 867,801.60 and 380,332.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,620.80, 867,801.60 and 380,332.80 is: 570,414.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,620.80 : 867,801.60 = 380,332.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,620.80/867,801.60 = 380,332.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,620.80x = 867,801.60 × 380,332.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,620.80x = 330,053,412,372.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,053,412,372.48/578,620.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570,414.01

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