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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738,779.76, 1,108,169.85 and 177,814.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738,779.76, 1,108,169.85 and 177,814.26 is: 266,721.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738,779.76 : 1,108,169.85 = 177,814.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738,779.76/1,108,169.85 = 177,814.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738,779.76x = 1,108,169.85 × 177,814.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738,779.76x = 197,048,401,832.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,048,401,832.06/738,779.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,721.44

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