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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418,638.63, 627,911.25 and 115,056.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418,638.63, 627,911.25 and 115,056.06 is: 172,571.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418,638.63 : 627,911.25 = 115,056.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418,638.63/627,911.25 = 115,056.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418,638.63x = 627,911.25 × 115,056.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418,638.63x = 72,244,994,454.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,244,994,454.68/418,638.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,571.26

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