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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741,357.18, 1,112,035.77 and 180,386.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741,357.18, 1,112,035.77 and 180,386.82 is: 270,580.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741,357.18 : 1,112,035.77 = 180,386.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741,357.18/1,112,035.77 = 180,386.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741,357.18x = 1,112,035.77 × 180,386.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741,357.18x = 200,596,596,276.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,596,596,276.55/741,357.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,580.23

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