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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,232.60, 867,413.70 and 178,870.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,232.60, 867,413.70 and 178,870.20 is: 268,325.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,232.60 : 867,413.70 = 178,870.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,232.60/867,413.70 = 178,870.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,232.60x = 867,413.70 × 178,870.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,232.60x = 155,154,462,001.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,154,462,001.74/578,232.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,325.35

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