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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601,029.14, 901,689.51 and 180,305.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601,029.14, 901,689.51 and 180,305.01 is: 270,501.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601,029.14 : 901,689.51 = 180,305.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601,029.14/901,689.51 = 180,305.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601,029.14x = 901,689.51 × 180,305.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601,029.14x = 162,579,136,117.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,579,136,117.45/601,029.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,501.25

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