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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,794.91, 868,225.17 and 179,492.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,794.91, 868,225.17 and 179,492.45 is: 269,248.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,794.91 : 868,225.17 = 179,492.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,794.91/868,225.17 = 179,492.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,794.91x = 868,225.17 × 179,492.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,794.91x = 155,839,862,914.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,839,862,914.97/578,794.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,248.85

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