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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583,837.92, 875,782.92 and 179,001

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583,837.92, 875,782.92 and 179,001 is: 268,509.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583,837.92 : 875,782.92 = 179,001 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583,837.92/875,782.92 = 179,001/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583,837.92x = 875,782.92 × 179,001
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583,837.92x = 156,766,018,462.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,766,018,462.92/583,837.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,509.48

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