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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579,528.30, 869,347.74 and 180,061.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579,528.30, 869,347.74 and 180,061.80 is: 270,109.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579,528.30 : 869,347.74 = 180,061.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579,528.30/869,347.74 = 180,061.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579,528.30x = 869,347.74 × 180,061.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579,528.30x = 156,536,318,890.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,536,318,890.33/579,528.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,109.88

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