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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,992.72, 867,205.88 and 444,885.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,992.72, 867,205.88 and 444,885.84 is: 666,342.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,992.72 : 867,205.88 = 444,885.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,992.72/867,205.88 = 444,885.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,992.72x = 867,205.88 × 444,885.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,992.72x = 385,807,616,376.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,807,616,376.74/578,992.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666,342.78

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