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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521,955.41, 782,741.06 and 180,311.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521,955.41, 782,741.06 and 180,311.93 is: 270,401.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521,955.41 : 782,741.06 = 180,311.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521,955.41/782,741.06 = 180,311.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521,955.41x = 782,741.06 × 180,311.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521,955.41x = 141,137,546,403.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,137,546,403.58/521,955.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,401.54

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