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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740,424.55, 1,110,636.84 and 179,459.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740,424.55, 1,110,636.84 and 179,459.05 is: 269,188.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740,424.55 : 1,110,636.84 = 179,459.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740,424.55/1,110,636.84 = 179,459.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740,424.55x = 1,110,636.84 × 179,459.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740,424.55x = 199,313,832,201.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,313,832,201.40/740,424.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,188.58

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