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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,092.63, 691,699.43 and 180,573.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,092.63, 691,699.43 and 180,573.43 is: 270,883.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,092.63 : 691,699.43 = 180,573.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,092.63/691,699.43 = 180,573.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,092.63x = 691,699.43 × 180,573.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,092.63x = 124,902,538,604.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,902,538,604.15/461,092.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,883.83

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