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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,827.60, 867,949.80 and 342,242.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,827.60, 867,949.80 and 342,242.80 is: 513,191.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,827.60 : 867,949.80 = 342,242.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,827.60/867,949.80 = 342,242.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,827.60x = 867,949.80 × 342,242.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,827.60x = 297,049,569,811.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,049,569,811.44/578,827.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513,191.79

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