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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,163.61, 867,240.57 and 451,910.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,163.61, 867,240.57 and 451,910.04 is: 677,861.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,163.61 : 867,240.57 = 451,910.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,163.61/867,240.57 = 451,910.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,163.61x = 867,240.57 × 451,910.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,163.61x = 391,914,720,678.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,914,720,678.32/578,163.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677,861.27

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