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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,651.40, 867,977.10 and 368,440.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,651.40, 867,977.10 and 368,440.20 is: 552,660.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,651.40 : 867,977.10 = 368,440.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,651.40/867,977.10 = 368,440.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,651.40x = 867,977.10 × 368,440.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,651.40x = 319,797,656,319.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,797,656,319.42/578,651.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552,660.30

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