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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579,833.08, 869,831.62 and 180,514.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579,833.08, 869,831.62 and 180,514.16 is: 270,796.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579,833.08 : 869,831.62 = 180,514.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579,833.08/869,831.62 = 180,514.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579,833.08x = 869,831.62 × 180,514.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579,833.08x = 157,016,924,225.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,016,924,225.74/579,833.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,796.77

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