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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740,411.16, 1,110,616.78 and 179,445.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740,411.16, 1,110,616.78 and 179,445.66 is: 269,168.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740,411.16 : 1,110,616.78 = 179,445.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740,411.16/1,110,616.78 = 179,445.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740,411.16x = 1,110,616.78 × 179,445.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740,411.16x = 199,295,361,094.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,295,361,094.18/740,411.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,168.50

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