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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,421.80, 867,632.70 and 508,437.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,421.80, 867,632.70 and 508,437.80 is: 762,656.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,421.80 : 867,632.70 = 508,437.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,421.80/867,632.70 = 508,437.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,421.80x = 867,632.70 × 508,437.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,421.80x = 441,137,261,196.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,137,261,196.06/578,421.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762,656.70

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