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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580,620.43, 870,846.16 and 181,168.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580,620.43, 870,846.16 and 181,168.27 is: 271,726.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580,620.43 : 870,846.16 = 181,168.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580,620.43/870,846.16 = 181,168.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580,620.43x = 870,846.16 × 181,168.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580,620.43x = 157,769,692,243.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,769,692,243.34/580,620.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,726.04

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