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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580,653.19, 870,979.47 and 181,328.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580,653.19, 870,979.47 and 181,328.19 is: 271,992.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580,653.19 : 870,979.47 = 181,328.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580,653.19/870,979.47 = 181,328.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580,653.19x = 870,979.47 × 181,328.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580,653.19x = 157,933,126,876.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,933,126,876.11/580,653.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,992.18

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