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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544,876.53, 817,386.21 and 180,016.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544,876.53, 817,386.21 and 180,016.92 is: 270,048.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544,876.53 : 817,386.21 = 180,016.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544,876.53/817,386.21 = 180,016.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544,876.53x = 817,386.21 × 180,016.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544,876.53x = 147,143,351,934.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,143,351,934.47/544,876.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,048.98

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