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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477,924.69, 716,901.41 and 118,095.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477,924.69, 716,901.41 and 118,095.52 is: 177,146.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477,924.69 : 716,901.41 = 118,095.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477,924.69/716,901.41 = 118,095.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477,924.69x = 716,901.41 × 118,095.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477,924.69x = 84,662,844,649.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,662,844,649.86/477,924.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,146.83

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