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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400,511.52, 600,865.56 and 120,028.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400,511.52, 600,865.56 and 120,028.50 is: 180,072.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400,511.52 : 600,865.56 = 120,028.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400,511.52/600,865.56 = 120,028.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400,511.52x = 600,865.56 × 120,028.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400,511.52x = 72,120,991,868.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,120,991,868.46/400,511.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,072.20

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