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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740,419.52, 1,110,629.28 and 179,454.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740,419.52, 1,110,629.28 and 179,454.02 is: 269,181.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740,419.52 : 1,110,629.28 = 179,454.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740,419.52/1,110,629.28 = 179,454.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740,419.52x = 1,110,629.28 × 179,454.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740,419.52x = 199,306,882,575.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,306,882,575.29/740,419.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,181.02

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