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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405,926.70, 608,890.05 and 125,529.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405,926.70, 608,890.05 and 125,529.90 is: 188,294.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405,926.70 : 608,890.05 = 125,529.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405,926.70/608,890.05 = 125,529.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405,926.70x = 608,890.05 × 125,529.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405,926.70x = 76,433,907,087.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,433,907,087.50/405,926.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,294.85

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