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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405,976.80, 608,907.60 and 125,522.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405,976.80, 608,907.60 and 125,522.40 is: 188,265.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405,976.80 : 608,907.60 = 125,522.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405,976.80/608,907.60 = 125,522.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405,976.80x = 608,907.60 × 125,522.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405,976.80x = 76,431,543,330.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,431,543,330.24/405,976.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,265.79

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