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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583,673.63, 875,536.67 and 178,836.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583,673.63, 875,536.67 and 178,836.18 is: 268,262.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583,673.63 : 875,536.67 = 178,836.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583,673.63/875,536.67 = 178,836.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583,673.63x = 875,536.67 × 178,836.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583,673.63x = 156,577,633,512.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,577,633,512.72/583,673.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,262.31

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