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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,072.70, 867,109.05 and 554,453.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,072.70, 867,109.05 and 554,453.10 is: 831,679.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,072.70 : 867,109.05 = 554,453.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,072.70/867,109.05 = 554,453.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,072.70x = 867,109.05 × 554,453.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,072.70x = 480,771,300,810.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,771,300,810.56/578,072.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831,679.65

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