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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414,470.22, 621,705.28 and 114,950.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414,470.22, 621,705.28 and 114,950.79 is: 172,426.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414,470.22 : 621,705.28 = 114,950.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414,470.22/621,705.28 = 114,950.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414,470.22x = 621,705.28 × 114,950.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414,470.22x = 71,465,513,083.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,465,513,083.17/414,470.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,426.17

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