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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,424.80, 867,637.20 and 508,440.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,424.80, 867,637.20 and 508,440.80 is: 762,661.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,424.80 : 867,637.20 = 508,440.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,424.80/867,637.20 = 508,440.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,424.80x = 867,637.20 × 508,440.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,424.80x = 441,142,152,077.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,142,152,077.76/578,424.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762,661.20

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