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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517,507.14, 776,014.92 and 180,506.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517,507.14, 776,014.92 and 180,506.88 is: 270,674.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517,507.14 : 776,014.92 = 180,506.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517,507.14/776,014.92 = 180,506.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517,507.14x = 776,014.92 × 180,506.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517,507.14x = 140,076,032,042.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,076,032,042.65/517,507.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,674.59

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