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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,856.58, 867,821.24 and 275,098.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,856.58, 867,821.24 and 275,098.28 is: 412,427.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,856.58 : 867,821.24 = 275,098.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,856.58/867,821.24 = 275,098.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,856.58x = 867,821.24 × 275,098.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,856.58x = 238,736,130,154.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,736,130,154.17/578,856.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412,427.08

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