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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601,541.57, 902,313.04 and 180,817.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601,541.57, 902,313.04 and 180,817.45 is: 271,226.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601,541.57 : 902,313.04 = 180,817.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601,541.57/902,313.04 = 180,817.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601,541.57x = 902,313.04 × 180,817.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601,541.57x = 163,153,942,994.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,153,942,994.55/601,541.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,226.38

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