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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740,407.01, 1,110,610.52 and 179,441.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740,407.01, 1,110,610.52 and 179,441.51 is: 269,162.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740,407.01 : 1,110,610.52 = 179,441.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740,407.01/1,110,610.52 = 179,441.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740,407.01x = 1,110,610.52 × 179,441.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740,407.01x = 199,289,622,280.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,289,622,280.43/740,407.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,162.26

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