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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405,812.62, 608,795.47 and 125,264.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405,812.62, 608,795.47 and 125,264.26 is: 187,920.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405,812.62 : 608,795.47 = 125,264.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405,812.62/608,795.47 = 125,264.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405,812.62x = 608,795.47 × 125,264.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405,812.62x = 76,260,314,040.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,260,314,040.90/405,812.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,920.02

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