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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741,667.80, 1,112,501.70 and 180,702.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741,667.80, 1,112,501.70 and 180,702.30 is: 271,053.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741,667.80 : 1,112,501.70 = 180,702.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741,667.80/1,112,501.70 = 180,702.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741,667.80x = 1,112,501.70 × 180,702.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741,667.80x = 201,031,615,943.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,031,615,943.91/741,667.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,053.45

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