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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418,561.31, 627,827.88 and 181,904.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418,561.31, 627,827.88 and 181,904.01 is: 272,849.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418,561.31 : 627,827.88 = 181,904.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418,561.31/627,827.88 = 181,904.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418,561.31x = 627,827.88 × 181,904.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418,561.31x = 114,204,408,961.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,204,408,961.80/418,561.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,849.90

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