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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418,243.98, 627,364.71 and 118,724.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418,243.98, 627,364.71 and 118,724.82 is: 178,086.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418,243.98 : 627,364.71 = 118,724.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418,243.98/627,364.71 = 118,724.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418,243.98x = 627,364.71 × 118,724.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418,243.98x = 74,483,762,269.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,483,762,269.10/418,243.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,086.87

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