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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580,350.61, 870,532.29 and 175,546.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580,350.61, 870,532.29 and 175,546.93 is: 263,322.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580,350.61 : 870,532.29 = 175,546.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580,350.61/870,532.29 = 175,546.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580,350.61x = 870,532.29 × 175,546.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580,350.61x = 152,819,270,975.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,819,270,975.37/580,350.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263,322.32

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