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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,336.66, 867,545.54 and 178,924.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,336.66, 867,545.54 and 178,924.85 is: 268,399.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,336.66 : 867,545.54 = 178,924.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,336.66/867,545.54 = 178,924.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,336.66x = 867,545.54 × 178,924.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,336.66x = 155,225,454,304.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,225,454,304.58/578,336.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,399.82

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