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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540,759, 811,080.08 and 180,889.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540,759, 811,080.08 and 180,889.06 is: 271,314.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540,759 : 811,080.08 = 180,889.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540,759/811,080.08 = 180,889.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540,759x = 811,080.08 × 180,889.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540,759x = 146,715,513,255.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,715,513,255.93/540,759
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,314.05

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