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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499,978.42, 750,112.86 and 180,124.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499,978.42, 750,112.86 and 180,124.20 is: 270,238.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499,978.42 : 750,112.86 = 180,124.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499,978.42/750,112.86 = 180,124.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499,978.42x = 750,112.86 × 180,124.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499,978.42x = 135,113,478,817.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,113,478,817.21/499,978.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,238.62

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