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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418,597.31, 627,881.72 and 181,940.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418,597.31, 627,881.72 and 181,940.01 is: 272,903.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418,597.31 : 627,881.72 = 181,940.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418,597.31/627,881.72 = 181,940.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418,597.31x = 627,881.72 × 181,940.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418,597.31x = 114,236,805,505.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,236,805,505.92/418,597.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,903.82

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