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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,864.60, 868,005.30 and 342,279.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,864.60, 868,005.30 and 342,279.80 is: 513,247.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,864.60 : 868,005.30 = 342,279.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,864.60/868,005.30 = 342,279.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,864.60x = 868,005.30 × 342,279.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,864.60x = 297,100,680,482.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,100,680,482.94/578,864.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513,247.28

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