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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741,394.52, 1,112,091.90 and 180,429.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741,394.52, 1,112,091.90 and 180,429.02 is: 270,643.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741,394.52 : 1,112,091.90 = 180,429.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741,394.52/1,112,091.90 = 180,429.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741,394.52x = 1,112,091.90 × 180,429.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741,394.52x = 200,653,651,666.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,653,651,666.94/741,394.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,643.56

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