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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740,408.85, 1,110,613.27 and 179,443.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740,408.85, 1,110,613.27 and 179,443.35 is: 269,165.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740,408.85 : 1,110,613.27 = 179,443.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740,408.85/1,110,613.27 = 179,443.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740,408.85x = 1,110,613.27 × 179,443.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740,408.85x = 199,292,165,274.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,292,165,274.65/740,408.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,165.02

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