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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,054.80, 867,082.20 and 438,086.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,054.80, 867,082.20 and 438,086.80 is: 657,130.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,054.80 : 867,082.20 = 438,086.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,054.80/867,082.20 = 438,086.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,054.80x = 867,082.20 × 438,086.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,054.80x = 379,857,266,334.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,857,266,334.96/578,054.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657,130.20

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