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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740,422.91, 1,110,634.37 and 179,457.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740,422.91, 1,110,634.37 and 179,457.41 is: 269,186.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740,422.91 : 1,110,634.37 = 179,457.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740,422.91/1,110,634.37 = 179,457.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740,422.91x = 1,110,634.37 × 179,457.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740,422.91x = 199,311,566,199.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,311,566,199.87/740,422.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,186.12

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