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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,997.72, 867,213.36 and 444,890.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,997.72, 867,213.36 and 444,890.84 is: 666,350.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,997.72 : 867,213.36 = 444,890.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,997.72/867,213.36 = 444,890.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,997.72x = 867,213.36 × 444,890.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,997.72x = 385,815,280,189.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,815,280,189.62/578,997.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666,350.26

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