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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416,989.48, 625,444.14 and 117,465.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416,989.48, 625,444.14 and 117,465.28 is: 176,186.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416,989.48 : 625,444.14 = 117,465.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416,989.48/625,444.14 = 117,465.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416,989.48x = 625,444.14 × 117,465.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416,989.48x = 73,467,971,029.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,467,971,029.46/416,989.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,186.63

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