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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740,484, 1,110,726 and 179,518.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740,484, 1,110,726 and 179,518.50 is: 269,277.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740,484 : 1,110,726 = 179,518.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740,484/1,110,726 = 179,518.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740,484x = 1,110,726 × 179,518.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740,484x = 199,395,865,431
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,395,865,431/740,484
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,277.75

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