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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,397.11, 867,636.97 and 178,986.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,397.11, 867,636.97 and 178,986.51 is: 268,492.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,397.11 : 867,636.97 = 178,986.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,397.11/867,636.97 = 178,986.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,397.11x = 867,636.97 × 178,986.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,397.11x = 155,295,312,759.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,295,312,759.81/578,397.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,492.55

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