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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741,222.93, 1,111,834.40 and 180,252.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741,222.93, 1,111,834.40 and 180,252.57 is: 270,378.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741,222.93 : 1,111,834.40 = 180,252.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741,222.93/1,111,834.40 = 180,252.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741,222.93x = 1,111,834.40 × 180,252.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741,222.93x = 200,411,008,014.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,411,008,014.41/741,222.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,378.86

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