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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738,779.57, 1,108,169.66 and 177,814.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738,779.57, 1,108,169.66 and 177,814.07 is: 266,721.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738,779.57 : 1,108,169.66 = 177,814.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738,779.57/1,108,169.66 = 177,814.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738,779.57x = 1,108,169.66 × 177,814.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738,779.57x = 197,048,157,495.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,048,157,495.12/738,779.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,721.18

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