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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,168.89, 867,248.47 and 451,915.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,168.89, 867,248.47 and 451,915.33 is: 677,869.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,168.89 : 867,248.47 = 451,915.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,168.89/867,248.47 = 451,915.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,168.89x = 867,248.47 × 451,915.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,168.89x = 391,922,878,512.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,922,878,512.05/578,168.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677,869.19

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