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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,042.80, 609,064.20 and 125,588.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,042.80, 609,064.20 and 125,588.40 is: 188,382.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,042.80 : 609,064.20 = 125,588.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,042.80/609,064.20 = 125,588.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,042.80x = 609,064.20 × 125,588.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,042.80x = 76,491,398,375.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,491,398,375.28/406,042.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,382.60

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