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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,017.12, 691,836.72 and 180,499.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,017.12, 691,836.72 and 180,499.36 is: 270,870.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,017.12 : 691,836.72 = 180,499.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,017.12/691,836.72 = 180,499.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,017.12x = 691,836.72 × 180,499.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,017.12x = 124,876,085,184.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,876,085,184.50/461,017.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,870.82

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