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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738,450.46, 1,107,675.60 and 177,484.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738,450.46, 1,107,675.60 and 177,484.96 is: 266,227.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738,450.46 : 1,107,675.60 = 177,484.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738,450.46/1,107,675.60 = 177,484.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738,450.46x = 1,107,675.60 × 177,484.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738,450.46x = 196,595,759,558.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,595,759,558.98/738,450.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,227.42

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