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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579,428.10, 869,206.95 and 180,065.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579,428.10, 869,206.95 and 180,065.70 is: 270,118.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579,428.10 : 869,206.95 = 180,065.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579,428.10/869,206.95 = 180,065.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579,428.10x = 869,206.95 × 180,065.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579,428.10x = 156,514,357,896.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,514,357,896.62/579,428.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,118.69

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