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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,725.19, 868,172.36 and 278,959.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,725.19, 868,172.36 and 278,959.26 is: 418,479.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,725.19 : 868,172.36 = 278,959.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,725.19/868,172.36 = 278,959.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,725.19x = 868,172.36 × 278,959.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,725.19x = 242,184,719,098.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,184,719,098.05/578,725.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418,479.66

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