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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418,252.76, 627,026.36 and 181,417.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418,252.76, 627,026.36 and 181,417.04 is: 271,972.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418,252.76 : 627,026.36 = 181,417.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418,252.76/627,026.36 = 181,417.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418,252.76x = 627,026.36 × 181,417.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418,252.76x = 113,753,266,233.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,753,266,233.17/418,252.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,972.54

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