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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740,007.67, 1,110,011.55 and 179,042.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740,007.67, 1,110,011.55 and 179,042.17 is: 268,563.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740,007.67 : 1,110,011.55 = 179,042.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740,007.67/1,110,011.55 = 179,042.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740,007.67x = 1,110,011.55 × 179,042.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740,007.67x = 198,738,873,710.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,738,873,710.94/740,007.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,563.26

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