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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580,766.56, 871,175.76 and 181,415.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580,766.56, 871,175.76 and 181,415.20 is: 272,130.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580,766.56 : 871,175.76 = 181,415.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580,766.56/871,175.76 = 181,415.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580,766.56x = 871,175.76 × 181,415.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580,766.56x = 158,044,524,735.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,044,524,735.55/580,766.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,130.90

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