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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579,824.08, 869,818.11 and 180,505.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579,824.08, 869,818.11 and 180,505.15 is: 270,783.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579,824.08 : 869,818.11 = 180,505.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579,824.08/869,818.11 = 180,505.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579,824.08x = 869,818.11 × 180,505.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579,824.08x = 157,006,648,418.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,006,648,418.27/579,824.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,783.25

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