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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535,776.93, 803,106.50 and 180,668.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535,776.93, 803,106.50 and 180,668.88 is: 270,814.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535,776.93 : 803,106.50 = 180,668.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535,776.93/803,106.50 = 180,668.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535,776.93x = 803,106.50 × 180,668.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535,776.93x = 145,096,350,972.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,096,350,972.38/535,776.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,814.85

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