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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580,666.73, 870,999.68 and 181,341.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580,666.73, 870,999.68 and 181,341.72 is: 272,012.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580,666.73 : 870,999.68 = 181,341.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580,666.73/870,999.68 = 181,341.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580,666.73x = 870,999.68 × 181,341.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580,666.73x = 157,948,580,544.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,948,580,544.00/580,666.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,012.45

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