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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,724.63, 565,024.17 and 124,007.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,724.63, 565,024.17 and 124,007.87 is: 185,991.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,724.63 : 565,024.17 = 124,007.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,724.63/565,024.17 = 124,007.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,724.63x = 565,024.17 × 124,007.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,724.63x = 70,067,443,820.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,067,443,820.22/376,724.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,991.14

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