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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579,325.34, 869,043.88 and 179,858.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579,325.34, 869,043.88 and 179,858.86 is: 269,805.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579,325.34 : 869,043.88 = 179,858.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579,325.34/869,043.88 = 179,858.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579,325.34x = 869,043.88 × 179,858.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579,325.34x = 156,305,238,924.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,305,238,924.52/579,325.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,805.63

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