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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418,310.26, 627,563.80 and 137,827.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418,310.26, 627,563.80 and 137,827.50 is: 206,773.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418,310.26 : 627,563.80 = 137,827.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418,310.26/627,563.80 = 137,827.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418,310.26x = 627,563.80 × 137,827.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418,310.26x = 86,495,549,644.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,495,549,644.50/418,310.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,773.67

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