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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579,619.60, 869,429.40 and 180,285.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579,619.60, 869,429.40 and 180,285.60 is: 270,428.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579,619.60 : 869,429.40 = 180,285.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579,619.60/869,429.40 = 180,285.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579,619.60x = 869,429.40 × 180,285.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579,619.60x = 156,745,601,036.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,745,601,036.64/579,619.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,428.40

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