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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740,944.36, 1,111,416.54 and 179,975.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740,944.36, 1,111,416.54 and 179,975.08 is: 269,962.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740,944.36 : 1,111,416.54 = 179,975.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740,944.36/1,111,416.54 = 179,975.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740,944.36x = 1,111,416.54 × 179,975.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740,944.36x = 200,027,280,699.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,027,280,699.82/740,944.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,962.62

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