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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601,313.10, 901,969.65 and 180,534.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601,313.10, 901,969.65 and 180,534.30 is: 270,801.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601,313.10 : 901,969.65 = 180,534.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601,313.10/901,969.65 = 180,534.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601,313.10x = 901,969.65 × 180,534.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601,313.10x = 162,836,459,384.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,836,459,384.00/601,313.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,801.45

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