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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653,577.12, 980,397.84 and 180,252

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653,577.12, 980,397.84 and 180,252 is: 270,386.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653,577.12 : 980,397.84 = 180,252 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653,577.12/980,397.84 = 180,252/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653,577.12x = 980,397.84 × 180,252
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653,577.12x = 176,718,671,455.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,718,671,455.68/653,577.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,386.87

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