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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,043.20, 867,064.80 and 410,081.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,043.20, 867,064.80 and 410,081.60 is: 615,122.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,043.20 : 867,064.80 = 410,081.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,043.20/867,064.80 = 410,081.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,043.20x = 867,064.80 × 410,081.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,043.20x = 355,567,320,487.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,567,320,487.68/578,043.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615,122.40

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