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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,466.83, 750,544.98 and 180,577.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,466.83, 750,544.98 and 180,577.07 is: 270,809.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,466.83 : 750,544.98 = 180,577.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,466.83/750,544.98 = 180,577.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,466.83x = 750,544.98 × 180,577.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,466.83x = 135,531,209,638.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,531,209,638.88/500,466.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,809.58

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