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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418,427.95, 627,636.45 and 102,887.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418,427.95, 627,636.45 and 102,887.59 is: 154,330.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418,427.95 : 627,636.45 = 102,887.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418,427.95/627,636.45 = 102,887.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418,427.95x = 627,636.45 × 102,887.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418,427.95x = 64,576,001,736.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,576,001,736.66/418,427.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,330.04

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