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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418,236.73, 627,353.84 and 118,717.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418,236.73, 627,353.84 and 118,717.56 is: 178,075.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418,236.73 : 627,353.84 = 118,717.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418,236.73/627,353.84 = 118,717.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418,236.73x = 627,353.84 × 118,717.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418,236.73x = 74,477,914,004.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,477,914,004.66/418,236.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,075.98

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