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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741,491.70, 1,112,237.55 and 180,526.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741,491.70, 1,112,237.55 and 180,526.20 is: 270,789.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741,491.70 : 1,112,237.55 = 180,526.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741,491.70/1,112,237.55 = 180,526.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741,491.70x = 1,112,237.55 × 180,526.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741,491.70x = 200,788,018,398.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,788,018,398.81/741,491.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,789.30

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