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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738,752.85, 1,108,129.47 and 177,787.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738,752.85, 1,108,129.47 and 177,787.35 is: 266,681.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738,752.85 : 1,108,129.47 = 177,787.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738,752.85/1,108,129.47 = 177,787.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738,752.85x = 1,108,129.47 × 177,787.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738,752.85x = 197,011,401,928.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,011,401,928.21/738,752.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,681.07

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