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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418,562.31, 627,829.38 and 181,905.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418,562.31, 627,829.38 and 181,905.01 is: 272,851.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418,562.31 : 627,829.38 = 181,905.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418,562.31/627,829.38 = 181,905.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418,562.31x = 627,829.38 × 181,905.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418,562.31x = 114,205,309,647.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,205,309,647.19/418,562.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,851.39

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