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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741,661.20, 1,112,491.80 and 180,695.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741,661.20, 1,112,491.80 and 180,695.70 is: 271,043.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741,661.20 : 1,112,491.80 = 180,695.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741,661.20/1,112,491.80 = 180,695.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741,661.20x = 1,112,491.80 × 180,695.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741,661.20x = 201,022,484,545.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,022,484,545.26/741,661.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,043.55

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