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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,015.80, 608,966.10 and 125,561.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,015.80, 608,966.10 and 125,561.40 is: 188,324.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,015.80 : 608,966.10 = 125,561.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,015.80/608,966.10 = 125,561.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,015.80x = 608,966.10 × 125,561.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,015.80x = 76,462,636,068.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,462,636,068.54/406,015.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,324.29

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