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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653,954, 980,929.68 and 180,637.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653,954, 980,929.68 and 180,637.96 is: 270,956.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653,954 : 980,929.68 = 180,637.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653,954/980,929.68 = 180,637.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653,954x = 980,929.68 × 180,637.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653,954x = 177,193,136,298.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,193,136,298.65/653,954
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,956.58

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