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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418,561.81, 627,828.63 and 181,904.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418,561.81, 627,828.63 and 181,904.51 is: 272,850.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418,561.81 : 627,828.63 = 181,904.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418,561.81/627,828.63 = 181,904.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418,561.81x = 627,828.63 × 181,904.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418,561.81x = 114,204,859,304.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,204,859,304.12/418,561.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,850.64

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