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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,421.20, 868,668.60 and 420,827.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,421.20, 868,668.60 and 420,827.60 is: 631,995.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,421.20 : 868,668.60 = 420,827.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,421.20/868,668.60 = 420,827.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,421.20x = 868,668.60 × 420,827.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,421.20x = 365,559,722,133.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,559,722,133.36/578,421.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631,995.72

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