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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460,688.40, 691,032.69 and 180,008.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460,688.40, 691,032.69 and 180,008.82 is: 270,013.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460,688.40 : 691,032.69 = 180,008.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460,688.40/691,032.69 = 180,008.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460,688.40x = 691,032.69 × 180,008.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460,688.40x = 124,391,979,108.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,391,979,108.33/460,688.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,013.27

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