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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544,889.08, 817,399.22 and 180,163.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544,889.08, 817,399.22 and 180,163.09 is: 270,266.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544,889.08 : 817,399.22 = 180,163.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544,889.08/817,399.22 = 180,163.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544,889.08x = 817,399.22 × 180,163.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544,889.08x = 147,265,166,281.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,265,166,281.98/544,889.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,266.32

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