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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,708.27, 867,745.29 and 179,238.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,708.27, 867,745.29 and 179,238.14 is: 268,758.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,708.27 : 867,745.29 = 179,238.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,708.27/867,745.29 = 179,238.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,708.27x = 867,745.29 × 179,238.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,708.27x = 155,533,051,773.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,533,051,773.36/578,708.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,758.99

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