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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740,425.96, 1,110,638.96 and 179,460.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740,425.96, 1,110,638.96 and 179,460.46 is: 269,190.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740,425.96 : 1,110,638.96 = 179,460.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740,425.96/1,110,638.96 = 179,460.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740,425.96x = 1,110,638.96 × 179,460.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740,425.96x = 199,315,779,819.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,315,779,819.50/740,425.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,190.70

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