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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414,338.17, 621,505.49 and 114,817.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414,338.17, 621,505.49 and 114,817.89 is: 172,226.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414,338.17 : 621,505.49 = 114,817.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414,338.17/621,505.49 = 114,817.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414,338.17x = 621,505.49 × 114,817.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414,338.17x = 71,359,948,411.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,359,948,411.13/414,338.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,226.34

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