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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580,052.19, 870,078.29 and 180,725.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580,052.19, 870,078.29 and 180,725.23 is: 271,087.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580,052.19 : 870,078.29 = 180,725.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580,052.19/870,078.29 = 180,725.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580,052.19x = 870,078.29 × 180,725.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580,052.19x = 157,245,099,078.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,245,099,078.26/580,052.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,087.85

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