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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740,014.91, 1,110,022.41 and 179,049.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740,014.91, 1,110,022.41 and 179,049.41 is: 268,574.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740,014.91 : 1,110,022.41 = 179,049.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740,014.91/1,110,022.41 = 179,049.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740,014.91x = 1,110,022.41 × 179,049.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740,014.91x = 198,748,856,881.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,748,856,881.19/740,014.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,574.13

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