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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580,176.99, 870,052.86 and 200,999.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580,176.99, 870,052.86 and 200,999.79 is: 301,426.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580,176.99 : 870,052.86 = 200,999.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580,176.99/870,052.86 = 200,999.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580,176.99x = 870,052.86 × 200,999.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580,176.99x = 174,880,442,148.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,880,442,148.90/580,176.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301,426.02

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