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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512,790.72, 768,702.24 and 180,185.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512,790.72, 768,702.24 and 180,185.28 is: 270,107.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512,790.72 : 768,702.24 = 180,185.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512,790.72/768,702.24 = 180,185.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512,790.72x = 768,702.24 × 180,185.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512,790.72x = 138,508,828,351.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,508,828,351.03/512,790.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,107.91

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