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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,265.24, 867,916.26 and 484,084.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,265.24, 867,916.26 and 484,084.92 is: 726,561.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,265.24 : 867,916.26 = 484,084.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,265.24/867,916.26 = 484,084.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,265.24x = 867,916.26 × 484,084.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,265.24x = 420,145,173,288.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,145,173,288.80/578,265.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726,561.35

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