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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574,333.48, 861,638.94 and 180,349.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574,333.48, 861,638.94 and 180,349.48 is: 270,567.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574,333.48 : 861,638.94 = 180,349.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574,333.48/861,638.94 = 180,349.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574,333.48x = 861,638.94 × 180,349.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574,333.48x = 155,396,134,776.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,396,134,776.75/574,333.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,567.78

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