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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464,901.87, 697,081.83 and 180,259.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464,901.87, 697,081.83 and 180,259.89 is: 270,284.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,901.87 : 697,081.83 = 180,259.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,901.87/697,081.83 = 180,259.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,901.87x = 697,081.83 × 180,259.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,901.87x = 125,655,893,996.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,655,893,996.80/464,901.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,284.77

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