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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539,870.64, 809,722.89 and 180,047.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539,870.64, 809,722.89 and 180,047.82 is: 270,044.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539,870.64 : 809,722.89 = 180,047.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539,870.64/809,722.89 = 180,047.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539,870.64x = 809,722.89 × 180,047.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539,870.64x = 145,788,841,148.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,788,841,148.60/539,870.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,044.03

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