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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740,795.33, 1,111,184.90 and 179,829.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740,795.33, 1,111,184.90 and 179,829.83 is: 269,742.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740,795.33 : 1,111,184.90 = 179,829.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740,795.33/1,111,184.90 = 179,829.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740,795.33x = 1,111,184.90 × 179,829.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740,795.33x = 199,824,194,218.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,824,194,218.74/740,795.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,742.78

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