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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740,354.32, 1,110,531.96 and 179,389.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740,354.32, 1,110,531.96 and 179,389.84 is: 269,084.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740,354.32 : 1,110,531.96 = 179,389.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740,354.32/1,110,531.96 = 179,389.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740,354.32x = 1,110,531.96 × 179,389.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740,354.32x = 199,218,150,619.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,218,150,619.29/740,354.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,084.88

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