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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409,752, 614,731.68 and 114,264

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409,752, 614,731.68 and 114,264 is: 171,424.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409,752 : 614,731.68 = 114,264 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409,752/614,731.68 = 114,264/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409,752x = 614,731.68 × 114,264
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409,752x = 70,241,700,683.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,241,700,683.52/409,752
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,424.91

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