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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,340.80, 867,511.20 and 519,437.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,340.80, 867,511.20 and 519,437.60 is: 779,156.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,340.80 : 867,511.20 = 519,437.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,340.80/867,511.20 = 519,437.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,340.80x = 867,511.20 × 519,437.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,340.80x = 450,617,935,701.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,617,935,701.12/578,340.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779,156.40

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