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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580,187.78, 870,287.68 and 175,383.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580,187.78, 870,287.68 and 175,383.36 is: 263,076.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580,187.78 : 870,287.68 = 175,383.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580,187.78/870,287.68 = 175,383.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580,187.78x = 870,287.68 × 175,383.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580,187.78x = 152,633,977,485.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,633,977,485.01/580,187.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263,076.86

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