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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601,329.60, 901,994.40 and 180,550.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601,329.60, 901,994.40 and 180,550.80 is: 270,826.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601,329.60 : 901,994.40 = 180,550.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601,329.60/901,994.40 = 180,550.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601,329.60x = 901,994.40 × 180,550.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601,329.60x = 162,855,810,515.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,855,810,515.52/601,329.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,826.20

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