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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405,977.80, 608,909.10 and 125,523.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405,977.80, 608,909.10 and 125,523.40 is: 188,267.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405,977.80 : 608,909.10 = 125,523.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405,977.80/608,909.10 = 125,523.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405,977.80x = 608,909.10 × 125,523.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405,977.80x = 76,432,340,522.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,432,340,522.94/405,977.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,267.29

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