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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535,259.82, 802,891.08 and 180,523.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535,259.82, 802,891.08 and 180,523.02 is: 270,784.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535,259.82 : 802,891.08 = 180,523.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535,259.82/802,891.08 = 180,523.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535,259.82x = 802,891.08 × 180,523.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535,259.82x = 144,940,322,492.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,940,322,492.66/535,259.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,784.99

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