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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535,545.06, 803,320.35 and 180,562.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535,545.06, 803,320.35 and 180,562.16 is: 270,844.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535,545.06 : 803,320.35 = 180,562.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535,545.06/803,320.35 = 180,562.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535,545.06x = 803,320.35 × 180,562.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535,545.06x = 145,049,253,551.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,049,253,551.35/535,545.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,844.16

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