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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418,427.52, 627,645.66 and 165,769.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418,427.52, 627,645.66 and 165,769.50 is: 248,655.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418,427.52 : 627,645.66 = 165,769.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418,427.52/627,645.66 = 165,769.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418,427.52x = 627,645.66 × 165,769.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418,427.52x = 104,044,507,235.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,044,507,235.37/418,427.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,655.99

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