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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,943.60, 868,415.40 and 205,004.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,943.60, 868,415.40 and 205,004.40 is: 307,506.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,943.60 : 868,415.40 = 205,004.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,943.60/868,415.40 = 205,004.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,943.60x = 868,415.40 × 205,004.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,943.60x = 178,028,978,027.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,028,978,027.76/578,943.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307,506.60

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