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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544,891.68, 817,408.96 and 180,032.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544,891.68, 817,408.96 and 180,032.10 is: 270,071.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544,891.68 : 817,408.96 = 180,032.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544,891.68/817,408.96 = 180,032.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544,891.68x = 817,408.96 × 180,032.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544,891.68x = 147,159,851,627.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,159,851,627.62/544,891.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,071.75

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