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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,041.70, 867,062.55 and 554,422.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,041.70, 867,062.55 and 554,422.10 is: 831,633.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,041.70 : 867,062.55 = 554,422.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,041.70/867,062.55 = 554,422.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,041.70x = 867,062.55 × 554,422.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,041.70x = 480,718,639,802.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,718,639,802.36/578,041.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831,633.15

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