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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,035.20, 867,052.80 and 472,972.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,035.20, 867,052.80 and 472,972.80 is: 709,459.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,035.20 : 867,052.80 = 472,972.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,035.20/867,052.80 = 472,972.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,035.20x = 867,052.80 × 472,972.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,035.20x = 410,092,390,563.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,092,390,563.84/578,035.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709,459.20

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