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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,849.80, 868,274.70 and 419,182.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,849.80, 868,274.70 and 419,182.60 is: 628,773.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,849.80 : 868,274.70 = 419,182.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,849.80/868,274.70 = 419,182.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,849.80x = 868,274.70 × 419,182.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,849.80x = 363,965,646,260.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,965,646,260.22/578,849.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628,773.90

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