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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,792.29, 868,221.23 and 179,489.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,792.29, 868,221.23 and 179,489.83 is: 269,244.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,792.29 : 868,221.23 = 179,489.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,792.29/868,221.23 = 179,489.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,792.29x = 868,221.23 × 179,489.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,792.29x = 155,836,878,167.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,836,878,167.99/578,792.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,244.91

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