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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535,488, 803,234.76 and 180,505.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535,488, 803,234.76 and 180,505.08 is: 270,758.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535,488 : 803,234.76 = 180,505.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535,488/803,234.76 = 180,505.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535,488x = 803,234.76 × 180,505.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535,488x = 144,987,954,612.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,987,954,612.58/535,488
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,758.55

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