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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580,512.42, 870,737.64 and 181,107.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580,512.42, 870,737.64 and 181,107.36 is: 271,651.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580,512.42 : 870,737.64 = 181,107.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580,512.42/870,737.64 = 181,107.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580,512.42x = 870,737.64 × 181,107.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580,512.42x = 157,696,995,233.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,696,995,233.03/580,512.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,651.37

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