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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,799.27, 868,231.71 and 179,496.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,799.27, 868,231.71 and 179,496.81 is: 269,255.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,799.27 : 868,231.71 = 179,496.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,799.27/868,231.71 = 179,496.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,799.27x = 868,231.71 × 179,496.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,799.27x = 155,844,822,285.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,844,822,285.85/578,799.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,255.39

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