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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418,529.76, 627,924.24 and 144,999.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418,529.76, 627,924.24 and 144,999.24 is: 217,543.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418,529.76 : 627,924.24 = 144,999.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418,529.76/627,924.24 = 144,999.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418,529.76x = 627,924.24 × 144,999.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418,529.76x = 91,048,537,577.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,048,537,577.58/418,529.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,543.76

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