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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,671.40, 868,007.10 and 368,460.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,671.40, 868,007.10 and 368,460.20 is: 552,690.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,671.40 : 868,007.10 = 368,460.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,671.40/868,007.10 = 368,460.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,671.40x = 868,007.10 × 368,460.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,671.40x = 319,826,069,667.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,826,069,667.42/578,671.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552,690.30

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