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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379,758.73, 569,918.46 and 180,079.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379,758.73, 569,918.46 and 180,079.78 is: 270,252.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379,758.73 : 569,918.46 = 180,079.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379,758.73/569,918.46 = 180,079.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379,758.73x = 569,918.46 × 180,079.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379,758.73x = 102,630,791,297.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,630,791,297.31/379,758.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,252.62

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