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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,053.20, 867,079.80 and 484,741.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,053.20, 867,079.80 and 484,741.20 is: 727,111.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,053.20 : 867,079.80 = 484,741.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,053.20/867,079.80 = 484,741.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,053.20x = 867,079.80 × 484,741.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,053.20x = 420,309,302,747.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,309,302,747.76/578,053.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727,111.80

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