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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402,985.71, 604,456.70 and 122,481.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402,985.71, 604,456.70 and 122,481.09 is: 183,714.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402,985.71 : 604,456.70 = 122,481.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402,985.71/604,456.70 = 122,481.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402,985.71x = 604,456.70 × 122,481.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402,985.71x = 74,034,514,861.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,034,514,861.40/402,985.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,714.99

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