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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740,401.91, 1,110,602.86 and 179,436.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740,401.91, 1,110,602.86 and 179,436.41 is: 269,154.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740,401.91 : 1,110,602.86 = 179,436.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740,401.91/1,110,602.86 = 179,436.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740,401.91x = 1,110,602.86 × 179,436.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740,401.91x = 199,282,595,553.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,282,595,553.76/740,401.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,154.62

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