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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740,406.85, 1,110,610.27 and 179,441.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740,406.85, 1,110,610.27 and 179,441.35 is: 269,162.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740,406.85 : 1,110,610.27 = 179,441.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740,406.85/1,110,610.27 = 179,441.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740,406.85x = 1,110,610.27 × 179,441.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740,406.85x = 199,289,406,172.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,289,406,172.67/740,406.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,162.02

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