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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418,905.18, 628,263.12 and 119,379.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418,905.18, 628,263.12 and 119,379.33 is: 179,042.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418,905.18 : 628,263.12 = 119,379.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418,905.18/628,263.12 = 119,379.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418,905.18x = 628,263.12 × 119,379.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418,905.18x = 75,001,630,329.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,001,630,329.31/418,905.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,042.02

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