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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601,551.60, 902,328.06 and 180,827.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601,551.60, 902,328.06 and 180,827.44 is: 271,241.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601,551.60 : 902,328.06 = 180,827.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601,551.60/902,328.06 = 180,827.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601,551.60x = 902,328.06 × 180,827.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601,551.60x = 163,165,673,129.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,165,673,129.97/601,551.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,241.36

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