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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738,825.12, 1,108,237.84 and 177,859.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738,825.12, 1,108,237.84 and 177,859.60 is: 266,789.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738,825.12 : 1,108,237.84 = 177,859.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738,825.12/1,108,237.84 = 177,859.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738,825.12x = 1,108,237.84 × 177,859.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738,825.12x = 197,110,738,927.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,110,738,927.26/738,825.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,789.44

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