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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741,922.60, 1,112,883.90 and 180,957.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741,922.60, 1,112,883.90 and 180,957.10 is: 271,435.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741,922.60 : 1,112,883.90 = 180,957.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741,922.60/1,112,883.90 = 180,957.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741,922.60x = 1,112,883.90 × 180,957.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741,922.60x = 201,384,243,180.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,384,243,180.69/741,922.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,435.65

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