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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,221.80, 867,300.30 and 178,859.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,221.80, 867,300.30 and 178,859.40 is: 268,279.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,221.80 : 867,300.30 = 178,859.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,221.80/867,300.30 = 178,859.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,221.80x = 867,300.30 × 178,859.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,221.80x = 155,124,811,277.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,124,811,277.82/578,221.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,279.08

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