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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579,615.60, 869,423.40 and 180,281.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579,615.60, 869,423.40 and 180,281.60 is: 270,422.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579,615.60 : 869,423.40 = 180,281.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579,615.60/869,423.40 = 180,281.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579,615.60x = 869,423.40 × 180,281.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579,615.60x = 156,741,041,629.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,741,041,629.44/579,615.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,422.40

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