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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584,116.41, 876,270.76 and 179,298.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584,116.41, 876,270.76 and 179,298.46 is: 268,977.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584,116.41 : 876,270.76 = 179,298.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584,116.41/876,270.76 = 179,298.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584,116.41x = 876,270.76 × 179,298.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584,116.41x = 157,113,998,458.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,113,998,458.12/584,116.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,977.20

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