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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580,749.75, 871,157.43 and 206,772.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580,749.75, 871,157.43 and 206,772.75 is: 310,170.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580,749.75 : 871,157.43 = 206,772.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580,749.75/871,157.43 = 206,772.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580,749.75x = 871,157.43 × 206,772.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580,749.75x = 180,131,617,484.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,131,617,484.03/580,749.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310,170.81

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