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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740,414.23, 1,110,621.35 and 179,448.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740,414.23, 1,110,621.35 and 179,448.73 is: 269,173.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740,414.23 : 1,110,621.35 = 179,448.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740,414.23/1,110,621.35 = 179,448.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740,414.23x = 1,110,621.35 × 179,448.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740,414.23x = 199,299,588,440.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,299,588,440.45/740,414.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,173.09

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