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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,224.71, 749,877.30 and 180,298.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,224.71, 749,877.30 and 180,298.29 is: 270,281.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,224.71 : 749,877.30 = 180,298.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,224.71/749,877.30 = 180,298.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,224.71x = 749,877.30 × 180,298.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,224.71x = 135,201,598,049.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,201,598,049.92/500,224.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,281.72

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