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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580,049.51, 870,074.26 and 180,722.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580,049.51, 870,074.26 and 180,722.54 is: 271,083.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580,049.51 : 870,074.26 = 180,722.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580,049.51/870,074.26 = 180,722.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580,049.51x = 870,074.26 × 180,722.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580,049.51x = 157,242,031,979.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,242,031,979.20/580,049.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,083.81

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