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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554,606.66, 831,909.99 and 180,629.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554,606.66, 831,909.99 and 180,629.66 is: 270,944.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554,606.66 : 831,909.99 = 180,629.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554,606.66/831,909.99 = 180,629.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554,606.66x = 831,909.99 × 180,629.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554,606.66x = 150,267,618,644.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,267,618,644.30/554,606.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,944.49

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