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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,545.83, 868,046.85 and 179,217.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,545.83, 868,046.85 and 179,217.63 is: 268,897.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,545.83 : 868,046.85 = 179,217.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,545.83/868,046.85 = 179,217.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,545.83x = 868,046.85 × 179,217.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,545.83x = 155,569,299,185.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,569,299,185.97/578,545.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,897.11

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