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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579,881.28, 869,903.04 and 180,551.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579,881.28, 869,903.04 and 180,551.04 is: 270,851.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579,881.28 : 869,903.04 = 180,551.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579,881.28/869,903.04 = 180,551.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579,881.28x = 869,903.04 × 180,551.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579,881.28x = 157,061,898,571.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,061,898,571.16/579,881.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,851.82

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