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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,669.40, 868,004.10 and 368,458.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,669.40, 868,004.10 and 368,458.20 is: 552,687.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,669.40 : 868,004.10 = 368,458.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,669.40/868,004.10 = 368,458.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,669.40x = 868,004.10 × 368,458.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,669.40x = 319,823,228,278.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,823,228,278.62/578,669.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552,687.30

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