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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629,823.56, 944,451 and 180,441.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629,823.56, 944,451 and 180,441.52 is: 270,580.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629,823.56 : 944,451 = 180,441.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629,823.56/944,451 = 180,441.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629,823.56x = 944,451 × 180,441.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629,823.56x = 170,418,174,005.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,418,174,005.52/629,823.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,580.82

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