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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579,028.26, 868,500.54 and 179,658.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579,028.26, 868,500.54 and 179,658.84 is: 269,475.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579,028.26 : 868,500.54 = 179,658.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579,028.26/868,500.54 = 179,658.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579,028.26x = 868,500.54 × 179,658.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579,028.26x = 156,033,799,555.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,033,799,555.77/579,028.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,475.27

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