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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741,358.83, 1,112,038.24 and 180,393.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741,358.83, 1,112,038.24 and 180,393.33 is: 270,589.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741,358.83 : 1,112,038.24 = 180,393.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741,358.83/1,112,038.24 = 180,393.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741,358.83x = 1,112,038.24 × 180,393.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741,358.83x = 200,604,279,510.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,604,279,510.48/741,358.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,589.99

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