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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738,429.06, 1,107,643.26 and 177,463.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738,429.06, 1,107,643.26 and 177,463.56 is: 266,195.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738,429.06 : 1,107,643.26 = 177,463.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738,429.06/1,107,643.26 = 177,463.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738,429.06x = 1,107,643.26 × 177,463.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738,429.06x = 196,566,316,129.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,566,316,129.61/738,429.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,195.26

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