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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579,364.60, 869,111.70 and 180,002.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579,364.60, 869,111.70 and 180,002.20 is: 270,023.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579,364.60 : 869,111.70 = 180,002.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579,364.60/869,111.70 = 180,002.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579,364.60x = 869,111.70 × 180,002.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579,364.60x = 156,442,018,045.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,442,018,045.74/579,364.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,023.43

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