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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,800.77, 868,233.96 and 179,498.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,800.77, 868,233.96 and 179,498.31 is: 269,257.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,800.77 : 868,233.96 = 179,498.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,800.77/868,233.96 = 179,498.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,800.77x = 868,233.96 × 179,498.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,800.77x = 155,846,528,504.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,846,528,504.61/578,800.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,257.64

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