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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,003.80, 608,948.10 and 125,549.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,003.80, 608,948.10 and 125,549.40 is: 188,306.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,003.80 : 608,948.10 = 125,549.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,003.80/608,948.10 = 125,549.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,003.80x = 608,948.10 × 125,549.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,003.80x = 76,453,068,586.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,453,068,586.14/406,003.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,306.29

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