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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540,341.89, 810,420.59 and 180,462.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540,341.89, 810,420.59 and 180,462.94 is: 270,663.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540,341.89 : 810,420.59 = 180,462.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540,341.89/810,420.59 = 180,462.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540,341.89x = 810,420.59 × 180,462.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540,341.89x = 146,250,880,733.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,250,880,733.04/540,341.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,663.60

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