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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601,020.52, 901,706.46 and 180,359.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601,020.52, 901,706.46 and 180,359.08 is: 270,591.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601,020.52 : 901,706.46 = 180,359.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601,020.52/901,706.46 = 180,359.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601,020.52x = 901,706.46 × 180,359.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601,020.52x = 162,630,947,555.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,630,947,555.66/601,020.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,591.34

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