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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,451.91, 866,168.83 and 465,515.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,451.91, 866,168.83 and 465,515.23 is: 697,058.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,451.91 : 866,168.83 = 465,515.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,451.91/866,168.83 = 465,515.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,451.91x = 866,168.83 × 465,515.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,451.91x = 403,214,782,116.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,214,782,116.28/578,451.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697,058.43

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