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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574,332.48, 861,637.44 and 180,348.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574,332.48, 861,637.44 and 180,348.48 is: 270,566.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574,332.48 : 861,637.44 = 180,348.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574,332.48/861,637.44 = 180,348.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574,332.48x = 861,637.44 × 180,348.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574,332.48x = 155,395,002,615.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,395,002,615.09/574,332.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,566.28

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