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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,083.24, 609,098.94 and 125,577

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,083.24, 609,098.94 and 125,577 is: 188,357.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,083.24 : 609,098.94 = 125,577 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,083.24/609,098.94 = 125,577/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,083.24x = 609,098.94 × 125,577
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,083.24x = 76,488,817,588.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,488,817,588.38/406,083.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,357.48

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