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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601,513.50, 902,270.25 and 180,789.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601,513.50, 902,270.25 and 180,789.78 is: 271,184.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601,513.50 : 902,270.25 = 180,789.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601,513.50/902,270.25 = 180,789.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601,513.50x = 902,270.25 × 180,789.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601,513.50x = 163,121,239,998.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,121,239,998.05/601,513.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,184.67

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