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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535,256.82, 802,886.58 and 180,520.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535,256.82, 802,886.58 and 180,520.02 is: 270,780.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535,256.82 : 802,886.58 = 180,520.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535,256.82/802,886.58 = 180,520.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535,256.82x = 802,886.58 × 180,520.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535,256.82x = 144,937,101,479.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,937,101,479.33/535,256.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,780.49

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