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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380,501.78, 570,758.26 and 180,842.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380,501.78, 570,758.26 and 180,842.54 is: 271,266.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380,501.78 : 570,758.26 = 180,842.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380,501.78/570,758.26 = 180,842.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380,501.78x = 570,758.26 × 180,842.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380,501.78x = 103,217,373,464.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,217,373,464.38/380,501.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,266.47

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