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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517,622.98, 776,188.14 and 180,622.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517,622.98, 776,188.14 and 180,622.68 is: 270,848.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517,622.98 : 776,188.14 = 180,622.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517,622.98/776,188.14 = 180,622.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517,622.98x = 776,188.14 × 180,622.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517,622.98x = 140,197,182,031.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,197,182,031.02/517,622.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,848.06

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