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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740,406.60, 1,110,609.90 and 179,441.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740,406.60, 1,110,609.90 and 179,441.10 is: 269,161.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740,406.60 : 1,110,609.90 = 179,441.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740,406.60/1,110,609.90 = 179,441.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740,406.60x = 1,110,609.90 × 179,441.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740,406.60x = 199,289,062,126.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,289,062,126.89/740,406.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,161.65

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