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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380,618.39, 571,055.05 and 124,462.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380,618.39, 571,055.05 and 124,462.77 is: 186,735.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380,618.39 : 571,055.05 = 124,462.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380,618.39/571,055.05 = 124,462.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380,618.39x = 571,055.05 × 124,462.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380,618.39x = 71,075,092,723.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,075,092,723.17/380,618.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,735.83

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