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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738,831.70, 1,108,247.55 and 177,866.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738,831.70, 1,108,247.55 and 177,866.20 is: 266,799.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738,831.70 : 1,108,247.55 = 177,866.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738,831.70/1,108,247.55 = 177,866.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738,831.70x = 1,108,247.55 × 177,866.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738,831.70x = 197,119,780,377.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,119,780,377.81/738,831.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,799.30

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