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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535,264.07, 802,897.43 and 180,527.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535,264.07, 802,897.43 and 180,527.18 is: 270,791.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535,264.07 : 802,897.43 = 180,527.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535,264.07/802,897.43 = 180,527.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535,264.07x = 802,897.43 × 180,527.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535,264.07x = 144,944,803,950.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,944,803,950.02/535,264.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,791.21

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