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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418,601.40, 627,902.10 and 152,370.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418,601.40, 627,902.10 and 152,370.60 is: 228,555.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418,601.40 : 627,902.10 = 152,370.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418,601.40/627,902.10 = 152,370.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418,601.40x = 627,902.10 × 152,370.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418,601.40x = 95,673,819,718.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,673,819,718.26/418,601.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,555.90

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