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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583,674.63, 875,538.17 and 178,837.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583,674.63, 875,538.17 and 178,837.18 is: 268,263.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583,674.63 : 875,538.17 = 178,837.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583,674.63/875,538.17 = 178,837.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583,674.63x = 875,538.17 × 178,837.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583,674.63x = 156,578,777,305.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,578,777,305.16/583,674.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,263.81

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