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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,776.40, 866,998.20 and 389,819.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,776.40, 866,998.20 and 389,819.60 is: 583,943.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,776.40 : 866,998.20 = 389,819.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,776.40/866,998.20 = 389,819.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,776.40x = 866,998.20 × 389,819.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,776.40x = 337,972,891,524.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,972,891,524.72/578,776.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583,943.80

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