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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580,183.88, 870,297.71 and 180,823.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580,183.88, 870,297.71 and 180,823.10 is: 271,241.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580,183.88 : 870,297.71 = 180,823.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580,183.88/870,297.71 = 180,823.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580,183.88x = 870,297.71 × 180,823.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580,183.88x = 157,369,924,589.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,369,924,589.50/580,183.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,241.47

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