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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740,270.04, 1,110,411.60 and 179,305.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740,270.04, 1,110,411.60 and 179,305.08 is: 268,959.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740,270.04 : 1,110,411.60 = 179,305.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740,270.04/1,110,411.60 = 179,305.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740,270.04x = 1,110,411.60 × 179,305.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740,270.04x = 199,102,440,770.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,102,440,770.93/740,270.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,959.20

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