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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738,413.30, 1,107,619.81 and 177,447.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738,413.30, 1,107,619.81 and 177,447.80 is: 266,171.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738,413.30 : 1,107,619.81 = 177,447.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738,413.30/1,107,619.81 = 177,447.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738,413.30x = 1,107,619.81 × 177,447.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738,413.30x = 196,544,698,520.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,544,698,520.92/738,413.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,171.67

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