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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601,068.40, 901,580.73 and 180,333.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601,068.40, 901,580.73 and 180,333.34 is: 270,493.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601,068.40 : 901,580.73 = 180,333.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601,068.40/901,580.73 = 180,333.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601,068.40x = 901,580.73 × 180,333.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601,068.40x = 162,585,061,390.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,585,061,390.34/601,068.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,493.44

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