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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,675.52, 867,979.83 and 173,858.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,675.52, 867,979.83 and 173,858.97 is: 260,778.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,675.52 : 867,979.83 = 173,858.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,675.52/867,979.83 = 173,858.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,675.52x = 867,979.83 × 173,858.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,675.52x = 150,906,079,224.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,906,079,224.58/578,675.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,778.41

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