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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521,639.55, 782,512.37 and 180,038.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521,639.55, 782,512.37 and 180,038.52 is: 270,076.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521,639.55 : 782,512.37 = 180,038.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521,639.55/782,512.37 = 180,038.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521,639.55x = 782,512.37 × 180,038.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521,639.55x = 140,882,364,163.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,882,364,163.74/521,639.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,076.08

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