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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,358.80, 867,538.20 and 519,455.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,358.80, 867,538.20 and 519,455.60 is: 779,183.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,358.80 : 867,538.20 = 519,455.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,358.80/867,538.20 = 519,455.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,358.80x = 867,538.20 × 519,455.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,358.80x = 450,647,576,203.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,647,576,203.92/578,358.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779,183.40

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