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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,747.40, 866,954.70 and 329,137.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,747.40, 866,954.70 and 329,137.80 is: 493,043.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,747.40 : 866,954.70 = 329,137.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,747.40/866,954.70 = 329,137.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,747.40x = 866,954.70 × 329,137.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,747.40x = 285,347,562,657.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,347,562,657.66/578,747.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493,043.36

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