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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460,897.14, 691,344.90 and 180,217.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460,897.14, 691,344.90 and 180,217.56 is: 270,326.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460,897.14 : 691,344.90 = 180,217.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460,897.14/691,344.90 = 180,217.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460,897.14x = 691,344.90 × 180,217.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460,897.14x = 124,592,490,996.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,592,490,996.44/460,897.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,326.02

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