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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740,014.68, 1,110,022.06 and 179,049.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740,014.68, 1,110,022.06 and 179,049.16 is: 268,573.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740,014.68 : 1,110,022.06 = 179,049.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740,014.68/1,110,022.06 = 179,049.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740,014.68x = 1,110,022.06 × 179,049.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740,014.68x = 198,748,517,424.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,748,517,424.47/740,014.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,573.75

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