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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,844.20, 868,266.30 and 485,532.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,844.20, 868,266.30 and 485,532.20 is: 728,298.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,844.20 : 868,266.30 = 485,532.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,844.20/868,266.30 = 485,532.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,844.20x = 868,266.30 × 485,532.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,844.20x = 421,571,246,824.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,571,246,824.86/578,844.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728,298.30

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