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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579,815.07, 869,804.61 and 180,496.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579,815.07, 869,804.61 and 180,496.14 is: 270,769.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579,815.07 : 869,804.61 = 180,496.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579,815.07/869,804.61 = 180,496.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579,815.07x = 869,804.61 × 180,496.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579,815.07x = 156,996,374,659.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,996,374,659.21/579,815.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,769.74

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