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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580,619.43, 870,844.67 and 181,167.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580,619.43, 870,844.67 and 181,167.27 is: 271,724.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580,619.43 : 870,844.67 = 181,167.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580,619.43/870,844.67 = 181,167.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580,619.43x = 870,844.67 × 181,167.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580,619.43x = 157,768,550,552.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,768,550,552.12/580,619.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,724.55

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