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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574,212, 861,325.68 and 180,228

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574,212, 861,325.68 and 180,228 is: 270,344.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574,212 : 861,325.68 = 180,228 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574,212/861,325.68 = 180,228/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574,212x = 861,325.68 × 180,228
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574,212x = 155,235,004,655.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,235,004,655.04/574,212
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,344.41

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