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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,568.79, 867,910.26 and 199,439.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,568.79, 867,910.26 and 199,439.61 is: 299,179.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,568.79 : 867,910.26 = 199,439.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,568.79/867,910.26 = 199,439.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,568.79x = 867,910.26 × 199,439.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,568.79x = 173,095,683,769.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,095,683,769.40/578,568.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299,179.09

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