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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741,392.53, 1,112,088.89 and 180,427.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741,392.53, 1,112,088.89 and 180,427.03 is: 270,640.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741,392.53 : 1,112,088.89 = 180,427.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741,392.53/1,112,088.89 = 180,427.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741,392.53x = 1,112,088.89 × 180,427.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741,392.53x = 200,650,893,189.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,650,893,189.54/741,392.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,640.57

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