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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601,540.57, 902,311.54 and 180,816.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601,540.57, 902,311.54 and 180,816.45 is: 271,224.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601,540.57 : 902,311.54 = 180,816.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601,540.57/902,311.54 = 180,816.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601,540.57x = 902,311.54 × 180,816.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601,540.57x = 163,152,765,621.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,152,765,621.12/601,540.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,224.87

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