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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,644.80, 867,837.60 and 380,356.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,644.80, 867,837.60 and 380,356.80 is: 570,450.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,644.80 : 867,837.60 = 380,356.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,644.80/867,837.60 = 380,356.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,644.80x = 867,837.60 × 380,356.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,644.80x = 330,087,932,455.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,087,932,455.68/578,644.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570,450.01

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