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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580,660.74, 870,990.75 and 181,335.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580,660.74, 870,990.75 and 181,335.72 is: 272,003.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580,660.74 : 870,990.75 = 181,335.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580,660.74/870,990.75 = 181,335.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580,660.74x = 870,990.75 × 181,335.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580,660.74x = 157,941,734,764.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,941,734,764.59/580,660.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,003.47

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