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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414,597.58, 621,940.82 and 115,079.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414,597.58, 621,940.82 and 115,079.42 is: 172,631.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414,597.58 : 621,940.82 = 115,079.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414,597.58/621,940.82 = 115,079.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414,597.58x = 621,940.82 × 115,079.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414,597.58x = 71,572,589,819.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,572,589,819.38/414,597.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,631.47

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