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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,104.38, 691,717.05 and 180,585.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,104.38, 691,717.05 and 180,585.18 is: 270,901.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,104.38 : 691,717.05 = 180,585.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,104.38/691,717.05 = 180,585.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,104.38x = 691,717.05 × 180,585.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,104.38x = 124,913,847,983.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,913,847,983.32/461,104.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,901.46

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