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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,175.65, 867,258.60 and 451,922.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,175.65, 867,258.60 and 451,922.09 is: 677,879.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,175.65 : 867,258.60 = 451,922.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,175.65/867,258.60 = 451,922.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,175.65x = 867,258.60 × 451,922.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,175.65x = 391,933,319,082.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,933,319,082.47/578,175.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677,879.32

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