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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580,664.27, 870,996.01 and 181,339.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580,664.27, 870,996.01 and 181,339.27 is: 272,008.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580,664.27 : 870,996.01 = 181,339.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580,664.27/870,996.01 = 181,339.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580,664.27x = 870,996.01 × 181,339.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580,664.27x = 157,945,775,364.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,945,775,364.64/580,664.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,008.77

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