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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,379.17, 750,577.86 and 180,555.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,379.17, 750,577.86 and 180,555.03 is: 270,835.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,379.17 : 750,577.86 = 180,555.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,379.17/750,577.86 = 180,555.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,379.17x = 750,577.86 × 180,555.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,379.17x = 135,520,608,029.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,520,608,029.64/500,379.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,835.83

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