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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,216.88, 749,865.54 and 180,290.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,216.88, 749,865.54 and 180,290.45 is: 270,269.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,216.88 : 749,865.54 = 180,290.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,216.88/749,865.54 = 180,290.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,216.88x = 749,865.54 × 180,290.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,216.88x = 135,193,595,646.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,193,595,646.09/500,216.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,269.96

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