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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540,338.73, 810,416.16 and 180,468.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540,338.73, 810,416.16 and 180,468.78 is: 270,672.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540,338.73 : 810,416.16 = 180,468.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540,338.73/810,416.16 = 180,468.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540,338.73x = 810,416.16 × 180,468.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540,338.73x = 146,254,815,687.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,254,815,687.49/540,338.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,672.46

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