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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418,570.82, 627,842.12 and 181,913.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418,570.82, 627,842.12 and 181,913.52 is: 272,864.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418,570.82 : 627,842.12 = 181,913.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418,570.82/627,842.12 = 181,913.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418,570.82x = 627,842.12 × 181,913.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418,570.82x = 114,212,970,053.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,212,970,053.46/418,570.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,864.15

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