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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496,116.02, 744,171.24 and 180,572.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496,116.02, 744,171.24 and 180,572.93 is: 270,858.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496,116.02 : 744,171.24 = 180,572.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496,116.02/744,171.24 = 180,572.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496,116.02x = 744,171.24 × 180,572.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496,116.02x = 134,377,181,228.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,377,181,228.53/496,116.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,858.38

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