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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,217.80, 867,326.70 and 519,314.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,217.80, 867,326.70 and 519,314.60 is: 778,971.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,217.80 : 867,326.70 = 519,314.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,217.80/867,326.70 = 519,314.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,217.80x = 867,326.70 × 519,314.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,217.80x = 450,415,418,279.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,415,418,279.82/578,217.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778,971.90

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