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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,359.80, 867,539.70 and 519,456.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,359.80, 867,539.70 and 519,456.60 is: 779,184.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,359.80 : 867,539.70 = 519,456.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,359.80/867,539.70 = 519,456.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,359.80x = 867,539.70 × 519,456.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,359.80x = 450,649,222,927.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,649,222,927.02/578,359.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779,184.90

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