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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554,604.66, 831,906.99 and 180,627.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554,604.66, 831,906.99 and 180,627.66 is: 270,941.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554,604.66 : 831,906.99 = 180,627.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554,604.66/831,906.99 = 180,627.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554,604.66x = 831,906.99 × 180,627.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554,604.66x = 150,265,412,941.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,265,412,941.34/554,604.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,941.49

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