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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,266.24, 867,917.76 and 484,085.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,266.24, 867,917.76 and 484,085.92 is: 726,562.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,266.24 : 867,917.76 = 484,085.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,266.24/867,917.76 = 484,085.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,266.24x = 867,917.76 × 484,085.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,266.24x = 420,146,767,333.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,146,767,333.94/578,266.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726,562.85

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