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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379,386.52, 569,360.28 and 179,707.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379,386.52, 569,360.28 and 179,707.24 is: 269,693.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379,386.52 : 569,360.28 = 179,707.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379,386.52/569,360.28 = 179,707.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379,386.52x = 569,360.28 × 179,707.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379,386.52x = 102,318,164,484.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,318,164,484.43/379,386.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,693.73

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