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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,851.20, 868,276.80 and 485,539.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,851.20, 868,276.80 and 485,539.20 is: 728,308.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,851.20 : 868,276.80 = 485,539.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,851.20/868,276.80 = 485,539.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,851.20x = 868,276.80 × 485,539.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,851.20x = 421,582,422,850.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,582,422,850.56/578,851.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728,308.80

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