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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574,645.48, 861,968.70 and 180,661.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574,645.48, 861,968.70 and 180,661.48 is: 270,992.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574,645.48 : 861,968.70 = 180,661.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574,645.48/861,968.70 = 180,661.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574,645.48x = 861,968.70 × 180,661.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574,645.48x = 155,724,541,055.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,724,541,055.68/574,645.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,992.37

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