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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579,997.80, 869,962.08 and 180,582.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579,997.80, 869,962.08 and 180,582.36 is: 270,862.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579,997.80 : 869,962.08 = 180,582.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579,997.80/869,962.08 = 180,582.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579,997.80x = 869,962.08 × 180,582.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579,997.80x = 157,099,805,516.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,099,805,516.91/579,997.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,862.76

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