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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418,708.94, 627,969.06 and 119,182.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418,708.94, 627,969.06 and 119,182.88 is: 178,747.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418,708.94 : 627,969.06 = 119,182.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418,708.94/627,969.06 = 119,182.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418,708.94x = 627,969.06 × 119,182.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418,708.94x = 74,843,161,121.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,843,161,121.69/418,708.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,747.46

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