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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414,388.83, 621,521.71 and 114,838.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414,388.83, 621,521.71 and 114,838.18 is: 172,240.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414,388.83 : 621,521.71 = 114,838.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414,388.83/621,521.71 = 114,838.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414,388.83x = 621,521.71 × 114,838.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414,388.83x = 71,374,422,006.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,374,422,006.89/414,388.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,240.22

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