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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,180.58, 867,265.90 and 451,926.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,180.58, 867,265.90 and 451,926.92 is: 677,886.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,180.58 : 867,265.90 = 451,926.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,180.58/867,265.90 = 451,926.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,180.58x = 867,265.90 × 451,926.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,180.58x = 391,940,807,008.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,940,807,008.03/578,180.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677,886.50

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