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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580,812.36, 871,187.20 and 181,407.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580,812.36, 871,187.20 and 181,407.28 is: 272,101.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580,812.36 : 871,187.20 = 181,407.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580,812.36/871,187.20 = 181,407.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580,812.36x = 871,187.20 × 181,407.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580,812.36x = 158,039,700,322.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,039,700,322.82/580,812.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,101.13

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