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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738,793.08, 1,108,189.80 and 177,827.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738,793.08, 1,108,189.80 and 177,827.58 is: 266,741.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738,793.08 : 1,108,189.80 = 177,827.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738,793.08/1,108,189.80 = 177,827.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738,793.08x = 1,108,189.80 × 177,827.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738,793.08x = 197,066,710,314.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,066,710,314.68/738,793.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,741.41

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