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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738,440.26, 1,107,660.12 and 177,474.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738,440.26, 1,107,660.12 and 177,474.76 is: 266,212.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738,440.26 : 1,107,660.12 = 177,474.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738,440.26/1,107,660.12 = 177,474.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738,440.26x = 1,107,660.12 × 177,474.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738,440.26x = 196,581,713,958.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,581,713,958.57/738,440.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,212.08

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