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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433,738.03, 650,141.62 and 180,827.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433,738.03, 650,141.62 and 180,827.88 is: 271,047.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433,738.03 : 650,141.62 = 180,827.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433,738.03/650,141.62 = 180,827.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433,738.03x = 650,141.62 × 180,827.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433,738.03x = 117,563,730,844.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,563,730,844.37/433,738.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,047.78

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