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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554,606.79, 831,910.18 and 180,629.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554,606.79, 831,910.18 and 180,629.79 is: 270,944.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554,606.79 : 831,910.18 = 180,629.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554,606.79/831,910.18 = 180,629.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554,606.79x = 831,910.18 × 180,629.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554,606.79x = 150,267,761,112.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,267,761,112.26/554,606.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,944.68

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