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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,876.32, 868,611 and 275,613.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,876.32, 868,611 and 275,613.67 is: 413,561.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,876.32 : 868,611 = 275,613.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,876.32/868,611 = 275,613.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,876.32x = 868,611 × 275,613.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,876.32x = 239,401,061,169.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,401,061,169.32/578,876.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413,561.68

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