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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,991.72, 867,204.38 and 444,884.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,991.72, 867,204.38 and 444,884.84 is: 666,341.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,991.72 : 867,204.38 = 444,884.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,991.72/867,204.38 = 444,884.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,991.72x = 867,204.38 × 444,884.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,991.72x = 385,806,081,843.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,806,081,843.60/578,991.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666,341.28

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