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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740,421.15, 1,110,631.77 and 179,455.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740,421.15, 1,110,631.77 and 179,455.65 is: 269,183.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740,421.15 : 1,110,631.77 = 179,455.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740,421.15/1,110,631.77 = 179,455.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740,421.15x = 1,110,631.77 × 179,455.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740,421.15x = 199,309,146,196.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,309,146,196.00/740,421.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,183.49

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