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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,672.90, 868,009.35 and 499,876.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,672.90, 868,009.35 and 499,876.10 is: 749,814.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,672.90 : 868,009.35 = 499,876.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,672.90/868,009.35 = 499,876.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,672.90x = 868,009.35 × 499,876.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,672.90x = 433,897,128,641.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,897,128,641.54/578,672.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749,814.15

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