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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 585,363.73, 878,196.72 and 180,546.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 585,363.73, 878,196.72 and 180,546.84 is: 270,866.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    585,363.73 : 878,196.72 = 180,546.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    585,363.73/878,196.72 = 180,546.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    585,363.73x = 878,196.72 × 180,546.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    585,363.73x = 158,555,641,791.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,555,641,791.63/585,363.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,866.87

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