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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464,900.37, 697,079.58 and 180,258.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464,900.37, 697,079.58 and 180,258.39 is: 270,282.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,900.37 : 697,079.58 = 180,258.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,900.37/697,079.58 = 180,258.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,900.37x = 697,079.58 × 180,258.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,900.37x = 125,654,442,792.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,654,442,792.68/464,900.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,282.52

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