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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601,172.72, 901,897.32 and 180,456.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601,172.72, 901,897.32 and 180,456.56 is: 270,726.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601,172.72 : 901,897.32 = 180,456.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601,172.72/901,897.32 = 180,456.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601,172.72x = 901,897.32 × 180,456.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601,172.72x = 162,753,287,840.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,753,287,840.42/601,172.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,726.34

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