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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623,463, 935,350.02 and 180,231

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623,463, 935,350.02 and 180,231 is: 270,391.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623,463 : 935,350.02 = 180,231 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623,463/935,350.02 = 180,231/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623,463x = 935,350.02 × 180,231
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623,463x = 168,579,069,454.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,579,069,454.62/623,463
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,391.46

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