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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,412.80, 867,619.20 and 526,803.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,412.80, 867,619.20 and 526,803.20 is: 790,204.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,412.80 : 867,619.20 = 526,803.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,412.80/867,619.20 = 526,803.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,412.80x = 867,619.20 × 526,803.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,412.80x = 457,064,570,941.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,064,570,941.44/578,412.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790,204.80

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