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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740,405.51, 1,110,608.26 and 179,440.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740,405.51, 1,110,608.26 and 179,440.01 is: 269,160.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740,405.51 : 1,110,608.26 = 179,440.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740,405.51/1,110,608.26 = 179,440.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740,405.51x = 1,110,608.26 × 179,440.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740,405.51x = 199,287,556,452.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,287,556,452.97/740,405.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,160.01

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