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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740,536.92, 1,110,575.61 and 267,160.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740,536.92, 1,110,575.61 and 267,160.68 is: 400,658.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740,536.92 : 1,110,575.61 = 267,160.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740,536.92/1,110,575.61 = 267,160.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740,536.92x = 1,110,575.61 × 267,160.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740,536.92x = 296,702,135,159.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,702,135,159.02/740,536.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400,658.13

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