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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740,412.67, 1,110,619.01 and 179,447.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740,412.67, 1,110,619.01 and 179,447.17 is: 269,170.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740,412.67 : 1,110,619.01 = 179,447.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740,412.67/1,110,619.01 = 179,447.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740,412.67x = 1,110,619.01 × 179,447.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740,412.67x = 199,297,438,292.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,297,438,292.70/740,412.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,170.76

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