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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,781.22, 867,987.91 and 540,999.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,781.22, 867,987.91 and 540,999.76 is: 811,327.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,781.22 : 867,987.91 = 540,999.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,781.22/867,987.91 = 540,999.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,781.22x = 867,987.91 × 540,999.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,781.22x = 469,581,246,652.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,581,246,652.96/578,781.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811,327.72

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