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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741,299.68, 1,111,949.52 and 180,329.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741,299.68, 1,111,949.52 and 180,329.32 is: 270,493.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741,299.68 : 1,111,949.52 = 180,329.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741,299.68/1,111,949.52 = 180,329.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741,299.68x = 1,111,949.52 × 180,329.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741,299.68x = 200,517,100,815.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,517,100,815.93/741,299.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,493.98

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