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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,524.80, 867,787.20 and 519,621.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,524.80, 867,787.20 and 519,621.60 is: 779,432.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,524.80 : 867,787.20 = 519,621.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,524.80/867,787.20 = 519,621.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,524.80x = 867,787.20 × 519,621.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,524.80x = 450,920,973,323.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,920,973,323.52/578,524.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779,432.40

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