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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740,409.57, 1,110,614.36 and 179,444.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740,409.57, 1,110,614.36 and 179,444.07 is: 269,166.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740,409.57 : 1,110,614.36 = 179,444.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740,409.57/1,110,614.36 = 179,444.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740,409.57x = 1,110,614.36 × 179,444.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740,409.57x = 199,293,162,795.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,293,162,795.72/740,409.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,166.11

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