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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601,262.78, 901,872.29 and 180,527.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601,262.78, 901,872.29 and 180,527.72 is: 270,785.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601,262.78 : 901,872.29 = 180,527.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601,262.78/901,872.29 = 180,527.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601,262.78x = 901,872.29 × 180,527.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601,262.78x = 162,812,942,832.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,812,942,832.88/601,262.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,785.00

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