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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517,244.08, 776,222.91 and 180,287.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517,244.08, 776,222.91 and 180,287.56 is: 270,555.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517,244.08 : 776,222.91 = 180,287.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517,244.08/776,222.91 = 180,287.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517,244.08x = 776,222.91 × 180,287.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517,244.08x = 139,943,334,460.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,943,334,460.00/517,244.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,555.70

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