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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414,772.89, 622,158.97 and 115,253.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414,772.89, 622,158.97 and 115,253.32 is: 172,879.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414,772.89 : 622,158.97 = 115,253.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414,772.89/622,158.97 = 115,253.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414,772.89x = 622,158.97 × 115,253.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414,772.89x = 71,705,886,860.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,705,886,860.28/414,772.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,879.88

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