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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740,758.59, 1,111,129.77 and 179,793.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740,758.59, 1,111,129.77 and 179,793.09 is: 269,687.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740,758.59 : 1,111,129.77 = 179,793.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740,758.59/1,111,129.77 = 179,793.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740,758.59x = 1,111,129.77 × 179,793.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740,758.59x = 199,773,454,739.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,773,454,739.29/740,758.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,687.67

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