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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,775.20, 868,162.80 and 485,463.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,775.20, 868,162.80 and 485,463.20 is: 728,194.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,775.20 : 868,162.80 = 485,463.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,775.20/868,162.80 = 485,463.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,775.20x = 868,162.80 × 485,463.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,775.20x = 421,461,091,008.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,461,091,008.96/578,775.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728,194.80

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