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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,829.40, 867,077.70 and 389,872.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,829.40, 867,077.70 and 389,872.60 is: 584,023.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,829.40 : 867,077.70 = 389,872.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,829.40/867,077.70 = 389,872.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,829.40x = 867,077.70 × 389,872.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,829.40x = 338,049,837,301.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,049,837,301.02/578,829.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584,023.27

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