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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,792.50, 868,221.56 and 179,490.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,792.50, 868,221.56 and 179,490.04 is: 269,245.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,792.50 : 868,221.56 = 179,490.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,792.50/868,221.56 = 179,490.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,792.50x = 868,221.56 × 179,490.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,792.50x = 155,837,125,190.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,837,125,190.36/578,792.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,245.24

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