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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580,001.80, 869,968.08 and 180,586.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580,001.80, 869,968.08 and 180,586.36 is: 270,868.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580,001.80 : 869,968.08 = 180,586.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580,001.80/869,968.08 = 180,586.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580,001.80x = 869,968.08 × 180,586.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580,001.80x = 157,104,368,883.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,104,368,883.39/580,001.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,868.76

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