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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580,660.91, 870,991.02 and 181,335.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580,660.91, 870,991.02 and 181,335.91 is: 272,003.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580,660.91 : 870,991.02 = 181,335.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580,660.91/870,991.02 = 181,335.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580,660.91x = 870,991.02 × 181,335.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580,660.91x = 157,941,949,213.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,941,949,213.53/580,660.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,003.76

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