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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535,237.68, 802,912.20 and 180,291.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535,237.68, 802,912.20 and 180,291.12 is: 270,455.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535,237.68 : 802,912.20 = 180,291.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535,237.68/802,912.20 = 180,291.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535,237.68x = 802,912.20 × 180,291.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535,237.68x = 144,757,939,799.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,757,939,799.66/535,237.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,455.44

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