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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738,411.22, 1,107,616.71 and 177,445.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738,411.22, 1,107,616.71 and 177,445.72 is: 266,168.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738,411.22 : 1,107,616.71 = 177,445.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738,411.22/1,107,616.71 = 177,445.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738,411.22x = 1,107,616.71 × 177,445.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738,411.22x = 196,541,846,639.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,541,846,639.92/738,411.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,168.55

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