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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738,762.76, 1,108,144.38 and 177,797.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738,762.76, 1,108,144.38 and 177,797.26 is: 266,695.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738,762.76 : 1,108,144.38 = 177,797.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738,762.76/1,108,144.38 = 177,797.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738,762.76x = 1,108,144.38 × 177,797.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738,762.76x = 197,025,034,448.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,025,034,448.40/738,762.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,695.95

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