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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579,827.08, 869,822.62 and 180,508.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579,827.08, 869,822.62 and 180,508.16 is: 270,787.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579,827.08 : 869,822.62 = 180,508.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579,827.08/869,822.62 = 180,508.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579,827.08x = 869,822.62 × 180,508.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579,827.08x = 157,010,080,662.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,010,080,662.58/579,827.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,787.77

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