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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,811.78, 798,054.48 and 425,382.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,811.78, 798,054.48 and 425,382.84 is: 586,509.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,811.78 : 798,054.48 = 425,382.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,811.78/798,054.48 = 425,382.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,811.78x = 798,054.48 × 425,382.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,811.78x = 339,478,681,177.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,478,681,177.12/578,811.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586,509.63

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