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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,538.52, 868,035.96 and 179,210.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,538.52, 868,035.96 and 179,210.36 is: 268,886.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,538.52 : 868,035.96 = 179,210.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,538.52/868,035.96 = 179,210.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,538.52x = 868,035.96 × 179,210.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,538.52x = 155,561,036,884.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,561,036,884.55/578,538.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,886.22

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