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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,004.60, 867,006.90 and 478,277.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,004.60, 867,006.90 and 478,277.40 is: 717,416.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,004.60 : 867,006.90 = 478,277.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,004.60/867,006.90 = 478,277.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,004.60x = 867,006.90 × 478,277.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,004.60x = 414,669,805,914.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,669,805,914.06/578,004.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717,416.10

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