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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574,332.98, 861,638.19 and 180,348.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574,332.98, 861,638.19 and 180,348.98 is: 270,567.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574,332.98 : 861,638.19 = 180,348.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574,332.98/861,638.19 = 180,348.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574,332.98x = 861,638.19 × 180,348.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574,332.98x = 155,395,568,695.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,395,568,695.55/574,332.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,567.03

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