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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579,082.83, 868,739.06 and 179,706.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579,082.83, 868,739.06 and 179,706.55 is: 269,595.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579,082.83 : 868,739.06 = 179,706.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579,082.83/868,739.06 = 179,706.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579,082.83x = 868,739.06 × 179,706.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579,082.83x = 156,118,099,322.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,118,099,322.84/579,082.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,595.46

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