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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740,798.15, 1,111,189.12 and 179,832.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740,798.15, 1,111,189.12 and 179,832.65 is: 269,747.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740,798.15 : 1,111,189.12 = 179,832.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740,798.15/1,111,189.12 = 179,832.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740,798.15x = 1,111,189.12 × 179,832.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740,798.15x = 199,828,078,095.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,828,078,095.24/740,798.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,747.00

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