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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418,642.63, 627,917.25 and 115,060.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418,642.63, 627,917.25 and 115,060.06 is: 172,577.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418,642.63 : 627,917.25 = 115,060.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418,642.63/627,917.25 = 115,060.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418,642.63x = 627,917.25 × 115,060.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418,642.63x = 72,248,196,460.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,248,196,460.04/418,642.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,577.26

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