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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601,164.64, 901,763.34 and 180,440.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601,164.64, 901,763.34 and 180,440.56 is: 270,665.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601,164.64 : 901,763.34 = 180,440.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601,164.64/901,763.34 = 180,440.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601,164.64x = 901,763.34 × 180,440.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601,164.64x = 162,714,682,057.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,714,682,057.07/601,164.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,665.76

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