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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738,764.75, 1,108,147.33 and 177,799.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738,764.75, 1,108,147.33 and 177,799.25 is: 266,698.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738,764.75 : 1,108,147.33 = 177,799.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738,764.75/1,108,147.33 = 177,799.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738,764.75x = 1,108,147.33 × 177,799.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738,764.75x = 197,027,767,156.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,027,767,156.12/738,764.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,698.93

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