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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,047.80, 867,071.70 and 519,144.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,047.80, 867,071.70 and 519,144.60 is: 778,716.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,047.80 : 867,071.70 = 519,144.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,047.80/867,071.70 = 519,144.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,047.80x = 867,071.70 × 519,144.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,047.80x = 450,135,590,867.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,135,590,867.82/578,047.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778,716.90

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