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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,679.40, 867,327.90 and 298,052.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,679.40, 867,327.90 and 298,052.20 is: 446,722.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,679.40 : 867,327.90 = 298,052.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,679.40/867,327.90 = 298,052.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,679.40x = 867,327.90 × 298,052.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,679.40x = 258,508,988,716.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,508,988,716.38/578,679.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446,722.29

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