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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738,779.19, 1,108,169.09 and 177,813.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738,779.19, 1,108,169.09 and 177,813.69 is: 266,720.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738,779.19 : 1,108,169.09 = 177,813.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738,779.19/1,108,169.09 = 177,813.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738,779.19x = 1,108,169.09 × 177,813.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738,779.19x = 197,047,635,036.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,047,635,036.84/738,779.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,720.61

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