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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600,762.70, 901,029.20 and 180,038.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600,762.70, 901,029.20 and 180,038.57 is: 270,023.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600,762.70 : 901,029.20 = 180,038.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600,762.70/901,029.20 = 180,038.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600,762.70x = 901,029.20 × 180,038.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600,762.70x = 162,220,011,398.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,220,011,398.91/600,762.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,023.44

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