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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,078.60, 867,117.90 and 578,078.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,078.60, 867,117.90 and 578,078.60 is: 867,117.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,078.60 : 867,117.90 = 578,078.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,078.60/867,117.90 = 578,078.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,078.60x = 867,117.90 × 578,078.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,078.60x = 501,262,301,666.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,262,301,666.94/578,078.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867,117.90

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