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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,412.80, 867,619.20 and 519,509.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,412.80, 867,619.20 and 519,509.60 is: 779,264.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,412.80 : 867,619.20 = 519,509.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,412.80/867,619.20 = 519,509.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,412.80x = 867,619.20 × 519,509.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,412.80x = 450,736,503,544.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,736,503,544.32/578,412.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779,264.40

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