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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418,994.91, 628,744.55 and 152,778.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418,994.91, 628,744.55 and 152,778.15 is: 229,259.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418,994.91 : 628,744.55 = 152,778.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418,994.91/628,744.55 = 152,778.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418,994.91x = 628,744.55 × 152,778.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418,994.91x = 96,058,428,407.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,058,428,407.69/418,994.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,259.18

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