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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580,961.68, 871,338.84 and 154,499.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580,961.68, 871,338.84 and 154,499.92 is: 231,722.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580,961.68 : 871,338.84 = 154,499.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580,961.68/871,338.84 = 154,499.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580,961.68x = 871,338.84 × 154,499.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580,961.68x = 134,621,781,072.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,621,781,072.89/580,961.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,722.31

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