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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,985.46, 869,813.07 and 555,070.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,985.46, 869,813.07 and 555,070.90 is: 833,886.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,985.46 : 869,813.07 = 555,070.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,985.46/869,813.07 = 555,070.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,985.46x = 869,813.07 × 555,070.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,985.46x = 482,807,923,596.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,807,923,596.66/578,985.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833,886.09

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