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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,712.30, 867,938.85 and 380,424.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,712.30, 867,938.85 and 380,424.30 is: 570,551.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,712.30 : 867,938.85 = 380,424.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,712.30/867,938.85 = 380,424.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,712.30x = 867,938.85 × 380,424.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,712.30x = 330,185,029,454.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,185,029,454.06/578,712.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570,551.26

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