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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,111.48, 867,186.15 and 199,028.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,111.48, 867,186.15 and 199,028.19 is: 298,548.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,111.48 : 867,186.15 = 199,028.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,111.48/867,186.15 = 199,028.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,111.48x = 867,186.15 × 199,028.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,111.48x = 172,594,488,574.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,594,488,574.77/578,111.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298,548.80

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