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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,934.55, 867,937.88 and 275,176.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,934.55, 867,937.88 and 275,176.25 is: 412,543.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,934.55 : 867,937.88 = 275,176.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,934.55/867,937.88 = 275,176.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,934.55x = 867,937.88 × 275,176.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,934.55x = 238,835,887,399.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,835,887,399.60/578,934.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412,543.85

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