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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538,867.93, 808,364.45 and 179,070.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538,867.93, 808,364.45 and 179,070.90 is: 268,627.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538,867.93 : 808,364.45 = 179,070.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538,867.93/808,364.45 = 179,070.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538,867.93x = 808,364.45 × 179,070.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538,867.93x = 144,754,549,589.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,754,549,589.51/538,867.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,627.14

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