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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,729.55, 869,424.75 and 408,343.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,729.55, 869,424.75 and 408,343.42 is: 613,453.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,729.55 : 869,424.75 = 408,343.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,729.55/869,424.75 = 408,343.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,729.55x = 869,424.75 × 408,343.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,729.55x = 355,023,875,847.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,023,875,847.65/578,729.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613,453.86

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