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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,853.20, 868,279.80 and 508,869.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,853.20, 868,279.80 and 508,869.20 is: 763,303.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,853.20 : 868,279.80 = 508,869.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,853.20/868,279.80 = 508,869.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,853.20x = 868,279.80 × 508,869.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,853.20x = 441,840,847,202.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,840,847,202.16/578,853.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763,303.80

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