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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,164.20, 867,246.30 and 484,852.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,164.20, 867,246.30 and 484,852.20 is: 727,278.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,164.20 : 867,246.30 = 484,852.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,164.20/867,246.30 = 484,852.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,164.20x = 867,246.30 × 484,852.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,164.20x = 420,486,276,496.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,486,276,496.86/578,164.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727,278.30

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