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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740,757.08, 1,111,127.52 and 179,791.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740,757.08, 1,111,127.52 and 179,791.58 is: 269,685.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740,757.08 : 1,111,127.52 = 179,791.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740,757.08/1,111,127.52 = 179,791.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740,757.08x = 1,111,127.52 × 179,791.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740,757.08x = 199,771,375,854.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,771,375,854.32/740,757.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,685.41

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