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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405,986.40, 608,979.60 and 125,503.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405,986.40, 608,979.60 and 125,503.20 is: 188,254.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405,986.40 : 608,979.60 = 125,503.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405,986.40/608,979.60 = 125,503.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405,986.40x = 608,979.60 × 125,503.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405,986.40x = 76,428,888,534.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,428,888,534.72/405,986.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,254.80

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