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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,729.80, 869,425.13 and 408,343.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,729.80, 869,425.13 and 408,343.67 is: 613,454.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,729.80 : 869,425.13 = 408,343.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,729.80/869,425.13 = 408,343.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,729.80x = 869,425.13 × 408,343.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,729.80x = 355,024,246,332.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,024,246,332.71/578,729.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613,454.23

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