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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702,495.40, 1,052,187.90 and 578,079.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702,495.40, 1,052,187.90 and 578,079.40 is: 865,839.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702,495.40 : 1,052,187.90 = 578,079.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702,495.40/1,052,187.90 = 578,079.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702,495.40x = 1,052,187.90 × 578,079.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702,495.40x = 608,248,149,919.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,248,149,919.26/702,495.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865,839.33

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