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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,621.41, 867,973.69 and 199,536.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,621.41, 867,973.69 and 199,536.69 is: 299,319.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,621.41 : 867,973.69 = 199,536.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,621.41/867,973.69 = 199,536.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,621.41x = 867,973.69 × 199,536.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,621.41x = 173,192,597,109.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,192,597,109.69/578,621.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299,319.37

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