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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414,486.18, 621,729.20 and 114,966.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414,486.18, 621,729.20 and 114,966.75 is: 172,450.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414,486.18 : 621,729.20 = 114,966.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414,486.18/621,729.20 = 114,966.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414,486.18x = 621,729.20 × 114,966.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414,486.18x = 71,478,185,791.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,478,185,791.52/414,486.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,450.11

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