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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418,293.76, 627,439.06 and 118,774.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418,293.76, 627,439.06 and 118,774.36 is: 178,161.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418,293.76 : 627,439.06 = 118,774.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418,293.76/627,439.06 = 118,774.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418,293.76x = 627,439.06 × 118,774.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418,293.76x = 74,523,672,790.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,523,672,790.50/418,293.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,161.09

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