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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,665.80, 867,998.70 and 519,762.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,665.80, 867,998.70 and 519,762.60 is: 779,643.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,665.80 : 867,998.70 = 519,762.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,665.80/867,998.70 = 519,762.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,665.80x = 867,998.70 × 519,762.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,665.80x = 451,153,261,108.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,153,261,108.62/578,665.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779,643.90

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