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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,787.20, 868,180.80 and 410,825.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,787.20, 868,180.80 and 410,825.60 is: 616,238.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,787.20 : 868,180.80 = 410,825.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,787.20/868,180.80 = 410,825.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,787.20x = 868,180.80 × 410,825.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,787.20x = 356,670,898,068.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,670,898,068.48/578,787.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616,238.40

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