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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,181.58, 867,267.40 and 451,927.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,181.58, 867,267.40 and 451,927.92 is: 677,888.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,181.58 : 867,267.40 = 451,927.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,181.58/867,267.40 = 451,927.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,181.58x = 867,267.40 × 451,927.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,181.58x = 391,942,352,165.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,942,352,165.81/578,181.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677,888.00

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