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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433,558.95, 650,306.03 and 180,774.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433,558.95, 650,306.03 and 180,774.15 is: 271,147.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433,558.95 : 650,306.03 = 180,774.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433,558.95/650,306.03 = 180,774.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433,558.95x = 650,306.03 × 180,774.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433,558.95x = 117,558,518,909.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,558,518,909.25/433,558.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,147.72

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