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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414,387.83, 621,520.21 and 114,837.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414,387.83, 621,520.21 and 114,837.18 is: 172,238.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414,387.83 : 621,520.21 = 114,837.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414,387.83/621,520.21 = 114,837.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414,387.83x = 621,520.21 × 114,837.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414,387.83x = 71,373,628,229.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,373,628,229.41/414,387.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,238.72

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