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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418,705.94, 627,964.56 and 119,179.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418,705.94, 627,964.56 and 119,179.88 is: 178,742.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418,705.94 : 627,964.56 = 119,179.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418,705.94/627,964.56 = 119,179.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418,705.94x = 627,964.56 × 119,179.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418,705.94x = 74,840,740,905.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,840,740,905.05/418,705.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,742.96

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