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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,673.90, 868,010.85 and 368,462.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,673.90, 868,010.85 and 368,462.70 is: 552,694.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,673.90 : 868,010.85 = 368,462.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,673.90/868,010.85 = 368,462.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,673.90x = 868,010.85 × 368,462.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,673.90x = 319,829,621,420.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,829,621,420.30/578,673.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552,694.05

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