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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,889.60, 868,334.40 and 389,932.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,889.60, 868,334.40 and 389,932.80 is: 584,899.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,889.60 : 868,334.40 = 389,932.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,889.60/868,334.40 = 389,932.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,889.60x = 868,334.40 × 389,932.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,889.60x = 338,592,063,928.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,592,063,928.32/578,889.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584,899.20

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