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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741,619.20, 1,112,428.80 and 180,653.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741,619.20, 1,112,428.80 and 180,653.70 is: 270,980.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741,619.20 : 1,112,428.80 = 180,653.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741,619.20/1,112,428.80 = 180,653.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741,619.20x = 1,112,428.80 × 180,653.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741,619.20x = 200,964,378,706.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,964,378,706.56/741,619.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,980.55

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