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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579,441.96, 869,242.32 and 180,008.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579,441.96, 869,242.32 and 180,008.28 is: 270,037.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579,441.96 : 869,242.32 = 180,008.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579,441.96/869,242.32 = 180,008.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579,441.96x = 869,242.32 × 180,008.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579,441.96x = 156,470,814,926.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,470,814,926.41/579,441.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,037.08

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