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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580,631.33, 870,949.94 and 181,238.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580,631.33, 870,949.94 and 181,238.63 is: 271,858.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580,631.33 : 870,949.94 = 181,238.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580,631.33/870,949.94 = 181,238.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580,631.33x = 870,949.94 × 181,238.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580,631.33x = 157,849,768,663.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,849,768,663.24/580,631.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,858.85

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