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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579,332.60, 869,063.70 and 179,970.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579,332.60, 869,063.70 and 179,970.20 is: 269,975.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579,332.60 : 869,063.70 = 179,970.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579,332.60/869,063.70 = 179,970.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579,332.60x = 869,063.70 × 179,970.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579,332.60x = 156,405,567,901.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,405,567,901.74/579,332.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,975.43

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