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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,260.56, 691,385.40 and 180,469.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,260.56, 691,385.40 and 180,469.20 is: 270,506.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,260.56 : 691,385.40 = 180,469.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,260.56/691,385.40 = 180,469.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,260.56x = 691,385.40 × 180,469.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,260.56x = 124,773,770,029.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,773,770,029.68/461,260.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,506.05

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