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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738,994.06, 1,108,491.66 and 178,029.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738,994.06, 1,108,491.66 and 178,029.10 is: 267,043.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738,994.06 : 1,108,491.66 = 178,029.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738,994.06/1,108,491.66 = 178,029.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738,994.06x = 1,108,491.66 × 178,029.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738,994.06x = 197,343,772,587.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,343,772,587.31/738,994.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267,043.79

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