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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628,235.39, 867,488.43 and 582,647.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628,235.39, 867,488.43 and 582,647.78 is: 804,539.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628,235.39 : 867,488.43 = 582,647.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628,235.39/867,488.43 = 582,647.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628,235.39x = 867,488.43 × 582,647.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628,235.39x = 505,440,212,268.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,440,212,268.84/628,235.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804,539.54

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