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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740,966.34, 1,111,452.26 and 180,000.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740,966.34, 1,111,452.26 and 180,000.84 is: 270,001.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740,966.34 : 1,111,452.26 = 180,000.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740,966.34/1,111,452.26 = 180,000.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740,966.34x = 1,111,452.26 × 180,000.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740,966.34x = 200,062,343,687.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,062,343,687.84/740,966.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,001.93

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