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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,835.40, 866,409.90 and 412,947.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,835.40, 866,409.90 and 412,947.40 is: 618,106.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,835.40 : 866,409.90 = 412,947.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,835.40/866,409.90 = 412,947.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,835.40x = 866,409.90 × 412,947.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,835.40x = 357,781,715,539.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,781,715,539.26/578,835.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618,106.14

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