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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,040.80, 867,061.20 and 438,072.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,040.80, 867,061.20 and 438,072.80 is: 657,109.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,040.80 : 867,061.20 = 438,072.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,040.80/867,061.20 = 438,072.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,040.80x = 867,061.20 × 438,072.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,040.80x = 379,835,927,655.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,835,927,655.36/578,040.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657,109.20

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