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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,771.60, 869,120.76 and 390,444.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,771.60, 869,120.76 and 390,444.08 is: 586,316.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,771.60 : 869,120.76 = 390,444.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,771.60/869,120.76 = 390,444.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,771.60x = 869,120.76 × 390,444.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,771.60x = 339,343,055,547.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,343,055,547.10/578,771.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586,316.01

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