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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,254.22, 867,376.08 and 452,000.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,254.22, 867,376.08 and 452,000.60 is: 677,996.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,254.22 : 867,376.08 = 452,000.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,254.22/867,376.08 = 452,000.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,254.22x = 867,376.08 × 452,000.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,254.22x = 392,054,508,585.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,054,508,585.65/578,254.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677,996.80

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