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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573,082.30, 859,623.45 and 179,098.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573,082.30, 859,623.45 and 179,098.30 is: 268,647.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573,082.30 : 859,623.45 = 179,098.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573,082.30/859,623.45 = 179,098.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573,082.30x = 859,623.45 × 179,098.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573,082.30x = 153,957,098,535.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,957,098,535.14/573,082.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,647.45

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