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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544,883.42, 817,396.54 and 180,023.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544,883.42, 817,396.54 and 180,023.81 is: 270,059.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544,883.42 : 817,396.54 = 180,023.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544,883.42/817,396.54 = 180,023.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544,883.42x = 817,396.54 × 180,023.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544,883.42x = 147,150,839,411.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,150,839,411.62/544,883.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,059.31

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