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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601,314.60, 901,971.90 and 180,535.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601,314.60, 901,971.90 and 180,535.80 is: 270,803.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601,314.60 : 901,971.90 = 180,535.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601,314.60/901,971.90 = 180,535.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601,314.60x = 901,971.90 × 180,535.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601,314.60x = 162,838,218,544.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,838,218,544.02/601,314.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,803.70

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