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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554,906.10, 832,359.15 and 180,929.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554,906.10, 832,359.15 and 180,929.10 is: 271,393.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554,906.10 : 832,359.15 = 180,929.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554,906.10/832,359.15 = 180,929.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554,906.10x = 832,359.15 × 180,929.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554,906.10x = 150,597,991,886.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,597,991,886.27/554,906.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,393.65

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