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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740,359.96, 1,110,542.82 and 179,393.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740,359.96, 1,110,542.82 and 179,393.56 is: 269,091.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740,359.96 : 1,110,542.82 = 179,393.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740,359.96/1,110,542.82 = 179,393.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740,359.96x = 1,110,542.82 × 179,393.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740,359.96x = 199,224,230,012.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,224,230,012.24/740,359.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,091.04

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