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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,520.69, 507,649.77 and 180,663.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,520.69, 507,649.77 and 180,663.03 is: 270,924.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,520.69 : 507,649.77 = 180,663.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,520.69/507,649.77 = 180,663.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,520.69x = 507,649.77 × 180,663.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,520.69x = 91,713,545,627.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,713,545,627.00/338,520.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,924.49

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