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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,046.70, 867,070.05 and 554,427.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,046.70, 867,070.05 and 554,427.10 is: 831,640.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,046.70 : 867,070.05 = 554,427.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,046.70/867,070.05 = 554,427.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,046.70x = 867,070.05 × 554,427.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,046.70x = 480,727,133,318.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,727,133,318.36/578,046.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831,640.65

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