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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414,531.91, 621,797.87 and 115,012.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414,531.91, 621,797.87 and 115,012.54 is: 172,518.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414,531.91 : 621,797.87 = 115,012.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414,531.91/621,797.87 = 115,012.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414,531.91x = 621,797.87 × 115,012.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414,531.91x = 71,514,552,395.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,514,552,395.29/414,531.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,518.81

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