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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741,523.60, 1,112,275.68 and 180,558.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741,523.60, 1,112,275.68 and 180,558.64 is: 270,835.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741,523.60 : 1,112,275.68 = 180,558.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741,523.60/1,112,275.68 = 180,558.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741,523.60x = 1,112,275.68 × 180,558.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741,523.60x = 200,830,984,085.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,830,984,085.88/741,523.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,835.59

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