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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739,945.08, 1,109,918.16 and 178,980.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739,945.08, 1,109,918.16 and 178,980.12 is: 268,470.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739,945.08 : 1,109,918.16 = 178,980.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739,945.08/1,109,918.16 = 178,980.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739,945.08x = 1,109,918.16 × 178,980.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739,945.08x = 198,653,285,466.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,653,285,466.98/739,945.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,470.31

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