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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,827.54, 868,325.28 and 179,500.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,827.54, 868,325.28 and 179,500.42 is: 269,276.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,827.54 : 868,325.28 = 179,500.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,827.54/868,325.28 = 179,500.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,827.54x = 868,325.28 × 179,500.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,827.54x = 155,864,752,456.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,864,752,456.62/578,827.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,276.67

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