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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,174.65, 867,257.10 and 451,921.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,174.65, 867,257.10 and 451,921.09 is: 677,877.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,174.65 : 867,257.10 = 451,921.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,174.65/867,257.10 = 451,921.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,174.65x = 867,257.10 × 451,921.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,174.65x = 391,931,773,942.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,931,773,942.24/578,174.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677,877.82

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