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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,732.52, 867,048.90 and 427,304.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,732.52, 867,048.90 and 427,304.64 is: 640,181.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,732.52 : 867,048.90 = 427,304.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,732.52/867,048.90 = 427,304.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,732.52x = 867,048.90 × 427,304.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,732.52x = 370,494,018,076.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,494,018,076.90/578,732.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640,181.79

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