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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583,660.69, 875,517.90 and 178,823.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583,660.69, 875,517.90 and 178,823.90 is: 268,244.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583,660.69 : 875,517.90 = 178,823.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583,660.69/875,517.90 = 178,823.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583,660.69x = 875,517.90 × 178,823.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583,660.69x = 156,563,526,916.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,563,526,916.02/583,660.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,244.08

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