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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574,338.98, 861,647.20 and 180,354.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574,338.98, 861,647.20 and 180,354.98 is: 270,576.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574,338.98 : 861,647.20 = 180,354.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574,338.98/861,647.20 = 180,354.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574,338.98x = 861,647.20 × 180,354.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574,338.98x = 155,402,363,523.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,402,363,523.06/574,338.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,576.03

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