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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580,061, 869,991.18 and 153,602.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580,061, 869,991.18 and 153,602.96 is: 230,377.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580,061 : 869,991.18 = 153,602.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580,061/869,991.18 = 153,602.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580,061x = 869,991.18 × 153,602.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580,061x = 133,633,220,421.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,633,220,421.89/580,061
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,377.87

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