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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,083.70, 867,125.55 and 204,058.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,083.70, 867,125.55 and 204,058.10 is: 306,087.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,083.70 : 867,125.55 = 204,058.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,083.70/867,125.55 = 204,058.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,083.70x = 867,125.55 × 204,058.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,083.70x = 176,943,992,194.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,943,992,194.46/578,083.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306,087.15

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