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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,695.20, 868,042.80 and 485,383.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,695.20, 868,042.80 and 485,383.20 is: 728,074.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,695.20 : 868,042.80 = 485,383.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,695.20/868,042.80 = 485,383.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,695.20x = 868,042.80 × 485,383.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,695.20x = 421,333,392,000.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,333,392,000.96/578,695.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728,074.80

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