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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,801.20, 868,201.80 and 179,438.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,801.20, 868,201.80 and 179,438.80 is: 269,158.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,801.20 : 868,201.80 = 179,438.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,801.20/868,201.80 = 179,438.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,801.20x = 868,201.80 × 179,438.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,801.20x = 155,789,089,149.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,789,089,149.84/578,801.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,158.20

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