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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,539.40, 867,809.10 and 526,929.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,539.40, 867,809.10 and 526,929.80 is: 790,394.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,539.40 : 867,809.10 = 526,929.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,539.40/867,809.10 = 526,929.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,539.40x = 867,809.10 × 526,929.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,539.40x = 457,274,475,501.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,274,475,501.18/578,539.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790,394.70

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