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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403,232, 604,673.28 and 122,684.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403,232, 604,673.28 and 122,684.16 is: 183,973.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403,232 : 604,673.28 = 122,684.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403,232/604,673.28 = 122,684.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403,232x = 604,673.28 × 122,684.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403,232x = 74,183,833,431.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,183,833,431.24/403,232
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,973.08

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