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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579,031.26, 868,505.04 and 179,661.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579,031.26, 868,505.04 and 179,661.84 is: 269,479.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579,031.26 : 868,505.04 = 179,661.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579,031.26/868,505.04 = 179,661.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579,031.26x = 868,505.04 × 179,661.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579,031.26x = 156,037,213,535.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,037,213,535.67/579,031.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,479.77

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