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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738,692.19, 1,108,038.22 and 177,726.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738,692.19, 1,108,038.22 and 177,726.69 is: 266,590.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738,692.19 : 1,108,038.22 = 177,726.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738,692.19/1,108,038.22 = 177,726.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738,692.19x = 1,108,038.22 × 177,726.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738,692.19x = 196,927,964,789.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,927,964,789.78/738,692.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,590.02

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