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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740,414.33, 1,110,621.50 and 179,448.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740,414.33, 1,110,621.50 and 179,448.83 is: 269,173.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740,414.33 : 1,110,621.50 = 179,448.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740,414.33/1,110,621.50 = 179,448.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740,414.33x = 1,110,621.50 × 179,448.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740,414.33x = 199,299,728,747.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,299,728,747.85/740,414.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,173.25

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