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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,262.74, 609,393.37 and 121,953.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,262.74, 609,393.37 and 121,953.01 is: 182,929.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,262.74 : 609,393.37 = 121,953.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,262.74/609,393.37 = 121,953.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,262.74x = 609,393.37 × 121,953.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,262.74x = 74,317,355,745.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,317,355,745.54/406,262.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,929.29

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