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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,663.97, 867,168.82 and 325,412.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,663.97, 867,168.82 and 325,412.88 is: 487,654.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,663.97 : 867,168.82 = 325,412.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,663.97/867,168.82 = 325,412.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,663.97x = 867,168.82 × 325,412.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,663.97x = 282,187,903,162.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,187,903,162.40/578,663.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487,654.18

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