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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,384.18, 750,585.36 and 180,560.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,384.18, 750,585.36 and 180,560.03 is: 270,843.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,384.18 : 750,585.36 = 180,560.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,384.18/750,585.36 = 180,560.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,384.18x = 750,585.36 × 180,560.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,384.18x = 135,525,715,119.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,525,715,119.16/500,384.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,843.33

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