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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738,711.82, 1,108,067.58 and 177,746.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738,711.82, 1,108,067.58 and 177,746.32 is: 266,619.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738,711.82 : 1,108,067.58 = 177,746.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738,711.82/1,108,067.58 = 177,746.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738,711.82x = 1,108,067.58 × 177,746.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738,711.82x = 196,954,934,656.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,954,934,656.31/738,711.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,619.44

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