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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400,683.84, 601,122.96 and 120,201.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400,683.84, 601,122.96 and 120,201.09 is: 180,330.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400,683.84 : 601,122.96 = 120,201.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400,683.84/601,122.96 = 120,201.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400,683.84x = 601,122.96 × 120,201.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400,683.84x = 72,255,635,016.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,255,635,016.03/400,683.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,330.79

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