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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535,541.59, 803,315.14 and 180,558.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535,541.59, 803,315.14 and 180,558.69 is: 270,838.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535,541.59 : 803,315.14 = 180,558.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535,541.59/803,315.14 = 180,558.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535,541.59x = 803,315.14 × 180,558.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535,541.59x = 145,045,525,871.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,045,525,871.74/535,541.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,838.96

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