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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,014.80, 608,964.60 and 125,560.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,014.80, 608,964.60 and 125,560.40 is: 188,322.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,014.80 : 608,964.60 = 125,560.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,014.80/608,964.60 = 125,560.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,014.80x = 608,964.60 × 125,560.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,014.80x = 76,461,838,761.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,461,838,761.84/406,014.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,322.79

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