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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740,458.97, 1,110,688.45 and 179,493.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740,458.97, 1,110,688.45 and 179,493.47 is: 269,240.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740,458.97 : 1,110,688.45 = 179,493.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740,458.97/1,110,688.45 = 179,493.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740,458.97x = 1,110,688.45 × 179,493.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740,458.97x = 199,361,323,151.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,361,323,151.98/740,458.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,240.20

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