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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,743.60, 868,115.40 and 298,807.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,743.60, 868,115.40 and 298,807.60 is: 448,211.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,743.60 : 868,115.40 = 298,807.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,743.60/868,115.40 = 298,807.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,743.60x = 868,115.40 × 298,807.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,743.60x = 259,399,479,197.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,399,479,197.04/578,743.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448,211.40

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