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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601,175.64, 901,779.84 and 180,451.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601,175.64, 901,779.84 and 180,451.56 is: 270,682.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601,175.64 : 901,779.84 = 180,451.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601,175.64/901,779.84 = 180,451.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601,175.64x = 901,779.84 × 180,451.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601,175.64x = 162,727,578,904.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,727,578,904.55/601,175.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,682.26

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