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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,582.36, 750,772.38 and 180,724.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,582.36, 750,772.38 and 180,724.52 is: 271,050.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,582.36 : 750,772.38 = 180,724.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,582.36/750,772.38 = 180,724.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,582.36x = 750,772.38 × 180,724.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,582.36x = 135,682,978,004.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,682,978,004.76/500,582.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,050.26

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