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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418,304.96, 627,496.32 and 137,824.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418,304.96, 627,496.32 and 137,824.64 is: 206,749.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418,304.96 : 627,496.32 = 137,824.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418,304.96/627,496.32 = 137,824.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418,304.96x = 627,496.32 × 137,824.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418,304.96x = 86,484,454,405.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,484,454,405.32/418,304.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,749.77

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