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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,775.60, 867,871.80 and 342,190.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,775.60, 867,871.80 and 342,190.80 is: 513,113.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,775.60 : 867,871.80 = 342,190.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,775.60/867,871.80 = 342,190.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,775.60x = 867,871.80 × 342,190.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,775.60x = 296,977,745,539.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,977,745,539.44/578,775.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513,113.80

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