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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,006.40, 867,009.60 and 184,022.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,006.40, 867,009.60 and 184,022.40 is: 276,033.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,006.40 : 867,009.60 = 184,022.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,006.40/867,009.60 = 184,022.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,006.40x = 867,009.60 × 184,022.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,006.40x = 159,549,187,415.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,549,187,415.04/578,006.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,033.60

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