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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741,618.20, 1,112,427.30 and 180,652.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741,618.20, 1,112,427.30 and 180,652.70 is: 270,979.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741,618.20 : 1,112,427.30 = 180,652.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741,618.20/1,112,427.30 = 180,652.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741,618.20x = 1,112,427.30 × 180,652.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741,618.20x = 200,962,995,298.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,962,995,298.71/741,618.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,979.05

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