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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517,118.79, 775,486.20 and 180,072.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517,118.79, 775,486.20 and 180,072.93 is: 270,042.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517,118.79 : 775,486.20 = 180,072.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517,118.79/775,486.20 = 180,072.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517,118.79x = 775,486.20 × 180,072.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517,118.79x = 139,644,072,208.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,644,072,208.57/517,118.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,042.54

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