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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,046.80, 867,070.20 and 519,143.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,046.80, 867,070.20 and 519,143.60 is: 778,715.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,046.80 : 867,070.20 = 519,143.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,046.80/867,070.20 = 519,143.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,046.80x = 867,070.20 × 519,143.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,046.80x = 450,133,945,080.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,133,945,080.72/578,046.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778,715.40

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