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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580,665.27, 870,997.51 and 181,340.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580,665.27, 870,997.51 and 181,340.27 is: 272,010.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580,665.27 : 870,997.51 = 181,340.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580,665.27/870,997.51 = 181,340.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580,665.27x = 870,997.51 × 181,340.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580,665.27x = 157,946,918,371.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,946,918,371.04/580,665.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,010.27

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