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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,905.60, 868,358.40 and 389,948.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,905.60, 868,358.40 and 389,948.80 is: 584,923.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,905.60 : 868,358.40 = 389,948.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,905.60/868,358.40 = 389,948.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,905.60x = 868,358.40 × 389,948.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,905.60x = 338,615,316,049.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,615,316,049.92/578,905.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584,923.20

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