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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418,563.24, 627,777.72 and 114,886.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418,563.24, 627,777.72 and 114,886.50 is: 172,311.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418,563.24 : 627,777.72 = 114,886.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418,563.24/627,777.72 = 114,886.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418,563.24x = 627,777.72 × 114,886.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418,563.24x = 72,123,185,028.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,123,185,028.78/418,563.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,311.32

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