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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738,427.05, 1,107,640.26 and 177,461.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738,427.05, 1,107,640.26 and 177,461.55 is: 266,192.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738,427.05 : 1,107,640.26 = 177,461.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738,427.05/1,107,640.26 = 177,461.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738,427.05x = 1,107,640.26 × 177,461.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738,427.05x = 196,563,557,382.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,563,557,382.00/738,427.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,192.25

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