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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,383.18, 750,583.86 and 180,559.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,383.18, 750,583.86 and 180,559.03 is: 270,841.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,383.18 : 750,583.86 = 180,559.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,383.18/750,583.86 = 180,559.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,383.18x = 750,583.86 × 180,559.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,383.18x = 135,524,693,695.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,524,693,695.26/500,383.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,841.83

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