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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517,438.17, 776,160.70 and 180,477.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517,438.17, 776,160.70 and 180,477.56 is: 270,717.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517,438.17 : 776,160.70 = 180,477.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517,438.17/776,160.70 = 180,477.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517,438.17x = 776,160.70 × 180,477.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517,438.17x = 140,079,590,793.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,079,590,793.10/517,438.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,717.54

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