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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554,907.60, 832,361.40 and 180,930.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554,907.60, 832,361.40 and 180,930.60 is: 271,395.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554,907.60 : 832,361.40 = 180,930.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554,907.60/832,361.40 = 180,930.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554,907.60x = 832,361.40 × 180,930.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554,907.60x = 150,599,647,518.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,599,647,518.84/554,907.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,395.90

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