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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517,023.77, 775,556.51 and 180,098.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517,023.77, 775,556.51 and 180,098.48 is: 270,154.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517,023.77 : 775,556.51 = 180,098.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517,023.77/775,556.51 = 180,098.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517,023.77x = 775,556.51 × 180,098.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517,023.77x = 139,676,549,643.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,676,549,643.50/517,023.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,154.99

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