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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579,196.86, 868,785.94 and 179,838.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579,196.86, 868,785.94 and 179,838.01 is: 269,754.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579,196.86 : 868,785.94 = 179,838.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579,196.86/868,785.94 = 179,838.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579,196.86x = 868,785.94 × 179,838.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579,196.86x = 156,240,734,565.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,240,734,565.58/579,196.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,754.11

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