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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580,658.91, 870,988.02 and 181,333.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580,658.91, 870,988.02 and 181,333.91 is: 272,000.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580,658.91 : 870,988.02 = 181,333.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580,658.91/870,988.02 = 181,333.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580,658.91x = 870,988.02 × 181,333.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580,658.91x = 157,939,658,874.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,939,658,874.82/580,658.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,000.75

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