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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620,640.80, 930,961.20 and 578,650.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620,640.80, 930,961.20 and 578,650.40 is: 867,975.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620,640.80 : 930,961.20 = 578,650.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620,640.80/930,961.20 = 578,650.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620,640.80x = 930,961.20 × 578,650.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620,640.80x = 538,701,070,764.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,701,070,764.48/620,640.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867,975.60

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