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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,211.85, 867,400.40 and 178,886.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,211.85, 867,400.40 and 178,886.71 is: 268,355.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,211.85 : 867,400.40 = 178,886.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,211.85/867,400.40 = 178,886.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,211.85x = 867,400.40 × 178,886.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,211.85x = 155,166,403,808.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,166,403,808.68/578,211.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,355.63

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