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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600,762.57, 901,029.02 and 180,038.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600,762.57, 901,029.02 and 180,038.45 is: 270,023.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600,762.57 : 901,029.02 = 180,038.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600,762.57/901,029.02 = 180,038.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600,762.57x = 901,029.02 × 180,038.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600,762.57x = 162,219,865,013.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,219,865,013.05/600,762.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,023.25

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