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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740,416.83, 1,110,625.25 and 179,451.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740,416.83, 1,110,625.25 and 179,451.33 is: 269,177.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740,416.83 : 1,110,625.25 = 179,451.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740,416.83/1,110,625.25 = 179,451.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740,416.83x = 1,110,625.25 × 179,451.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740,416.83x = 199,303,178,244.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,303,178,244.08/740,416.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,177.00

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