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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601,163.64, 901,761.84 and 180,439.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601,163.64, 901,761.84 and 180,439.56 is: 270,664.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601,163.64 : 901,761.84 = 180,439.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601,163.64/901,761.84 = 180,439.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601,163.64x = 901,761.84 × 180,439.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601,163.64x = 162,713,509,634.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,713,509,634.39/601,163.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,664.26

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