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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741,300.18, 1,111,950.27 and 180,329.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741,300.18, 1,111,950.27 and 180,329.82 is: 270,494.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741,300.18 : 1,111,950.27 = 180,329.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741,300.18/1,111,950.27 = 180,329.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741,300.18x = 1,111,950.27 × 180,329.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741,300.18x = 200,517,792,038.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,517,792,038.05/741,300.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,494.73

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