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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580,048.76, 870,073.20 and 180,721.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580,048.76, 870,073.20 and 180,721.73 is: 271,082.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580,048.76 : 870,073.20 = 180,721.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580,048.76/870,073.20 = 180,721.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580,048.76x = 870,073.20 × 180,721.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580,048.76x = 157,241,129,580.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,241,129,580.27/580,048.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,082.61

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