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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,811.20, 868,216.80 and 389,854.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,811.20, 868,216.80 and 389,854.40 is: 584,781.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,811.20 : 868,216.80 = 389,854.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,811.20/868,216.80 = 389,854.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,811.20x = 868,216.80 × 389,854.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,811.20x = 338,478,139,633.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,478,139,633.92/578,811.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584,781.60

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