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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601,252.80, 901,886.76 and 180,504.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601,252.80, 901,886.76 and 180,504.24 is: 270,758.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601,252.80 : 901,886.76 = 180,504.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601,252.80/901,886.76 = 180,504.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601,252.80x = 901,886.76 × 180,504.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601,252.80x = 162,794,384,179.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,794,384,179.86/601,252.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,758.63

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