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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,835.40, 868,253.10 and 554,259.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,835.40, 868,253.10 and 554,259.40 is: 831,389.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,835.40 : 868,253.10 = 554,259.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,835.40/868,253.10 = 554,259.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,835.40x = 868,253.10 × 554,259.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,835.40x = 481,237,442,254.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,237,442,254.14/578,835.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831,389.10

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