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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741,524.60, 1,112,277.18 and 180,559.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741,524.60, 1,112,277.18 and 180,559.64 is: 270,837.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741,524.60 : 1,112,277.18 = 180,559.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741,524.60/1,112,277.18 = 180,559.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741,524.60x = 1,112,277.18 × 180,559.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741,524.60x = 200,832,367,201.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,832,367,201.02/741,524.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,837.09

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