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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418,558.41, 627,823.71 and 181,901.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418,558.41, 627,823.71 and 181,901.34 is: 272,845.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418,558.41 : 627,823.71 = 181,901.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418,558.41/627,823.71 = 181,901.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418,558.41x = 627,823.71 × 181,901.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418,558.41x = 114,201,974,132.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,201,974,132.77/418,558.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,845.97

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