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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579,816.07, 869,806.11 and 180,497.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579,816.07, 869,806.11 and 180,497.14 is: 270,771.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579,816.07 : 869,806.11 = 180,497.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579,816.07/869,806.11 = 180,497.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579,816.07x = 869,806.11 × 180,497.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579,816.07x = 156,997,515,209.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,997,515,209.53/579,816.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,771.24

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