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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,048.10, 867,072.15 and 578,048.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,048.10, 867,072.15 and 578,048.10 is: 867,072.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,048.10 : 867,072.15 = 578,048.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,048.10/867,072.15 = 578,048.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,048.10x = 867,072.15 × 578,048.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,048.10x = 501,209,408,870.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,209,408,870.42/578,048.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867,072.15

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