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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,004.30, 867,006.45 and 578,004.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,004.30, 867,006.45 and 578,004.30 is: 867,006.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,004.30 : 867,006.45 = 578,004.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,004.30/867,006.45 = 578,004.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,004.30x = 867,006.45 × 578,004.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,004.30x = 501,133,456,227.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,133,456,227.74/578,004.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867,006.45

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