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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738,680.88, 1,108,021.38 and 177,715.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738,680.88, 1,108,021.38 and 177,715.38 is: 266,573.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738,680.88 : 1,108,021.38 = 177,715.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738,680.88/1,108,021.38 = 177,715.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738,680.88x = 1,108,021.38 × 177,715.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738,680.88x = 196,912,440,594.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,912,440,594.82/738,680.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,573.08

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