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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,526.40, 428,289.60 and 180,003.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,526.40, 428,289.60 and 180,003.20 is: 270,004.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,526.40 : 428,289.60 = 180,003.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,526.40/428,289.60 = 180,003.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,526.40x = 428,289.60 × 180,003.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,526.40x = 77,093,498,526.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,093,498,526.72/285,526.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,004.80

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