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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738,763.26, 1,108,145.13 and 177,797.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738,763.26, 1,108,145.13 and 177,797.76 is: 266,696.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738,763.26 : 1,108,145.13 = 177,797.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738,763.26/1,108,145.13 = 177,797.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738,763.26x = 1,108,145.13 × 177,797.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738,763.26x = 197,025,721,868.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,025,721,868.91/738,763.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,696.70

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