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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,219.60, 867,412.02 and 178,894.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,219.60, 867,412.02 and 178,894.46 is: 268,367.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,219.60 : 867,412.02 = 178,894.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,219.60/867,412.02 = 178,894.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,219.60x = 867,412.02 × 178,894.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,219.60x = 155,175,204,915.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,175,204,915.41/578,219.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,367.25

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