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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535,239.62, 802,859.44 and 180,223.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535,239.62, 802,859.44 and 180,223.92 is: 270,335.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535,239.62 : 802,859.44 = 180,223.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535,239.62/802,859.44 = 180,223.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535,239.62x = 802,859.44 × 180,223.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535,239.62x = 144,694,475,485.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,694,475,485.81/535,239.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,335.88

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