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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517,246.20, 776,226.06 and 180,289.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517,246.20, 776,226.06 and 180,289.62 is: 270,558.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517,246.20 : 776,226.06 = 180,289.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517,246.20/776,226.06 = 180,289.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517,246.20x = 776,226.06 × 180,289.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517,246.20x = 139,945,501,391.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,945,501,391.50/517,246.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,558.78

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