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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740,415.83, 1,110,623.75 and 179,450.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740,415.83, 1,110,623.75 and 179,450.33 is: 269,175.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740,415.83 : 1,110,623.75 = 179,450.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740,415.83/1,110,623.75 = 179,450.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740,415.83x = 1,110,623.75 × 179,450.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740,415.83x = 199,301,798,443.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,301,798,443.34/740,415.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,175.50

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