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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738,441.26, 1,107,661.62 and 177,475.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738,441.26, 1,107,661.62 and 177,475.76 is: 266,213.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738,441.26 : 1,107,661.62 = 177,475.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738,441.26/1,107,661.62 = 177,475.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738,441.26x = 1,107,661.62 × 177,475.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738,441.26x = 196,583,087,832.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,583,087,832.33/738,441.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,213.58

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