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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739,245.49, 1,108,869.32 and 178,279.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739,245.49, 1,108,869.32 and 178,279.99 is: 267,420.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739,245.49 : 1,108,869.32 = 178,279.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739,245.49/1,108,869.32 = 178,279.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739,245.49x = 1,108,869.32 × 178,279.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739,245.49x = 197,689,211,280.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,689,211,280.91/739,245.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267,420.25

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