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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579,166.80, 868,836.60 and 205,160.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579,166.80, 868,836.60 and 205,160.40 is: 307,771.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579,166.80 : 868,836.60 = 205,160.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579,166.80/868,836.60 = 205,160.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579,166.80x = 868,836.60 × 205,160.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579,166.80x = 178,250,864,390.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,250,864,390.64/579,166.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307,771.21

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