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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417,863.36, 627,044 and 151,644.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417,863.36, 627,044 and 151,644.64 is: 227,557.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417,863.36 : 627,044 = 151,644.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417,863.36/627,044 = 151,644.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417,863.36x = 627,044 × 151,644.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417,863.36x = 95,087,861,644.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,087,861,644.16/417,863.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,557.31

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