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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740,529, 1,110,797.15 and 179,563.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740,529, 1,110,797.15 and 179,563.50 is: 269,346.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740,529 : 1,110,797.15 = 179,563.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740,529/1,110,797.15 = 179,563.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740,529x = 1,110,797.15 × 179,563.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740,529x = 199,458,623,146.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,458,623,146.21/740,529
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,346.13

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