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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,379.80, 609,569.70 and 125,925.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,379.80, 609,569.70 and 125,925.40 is: 188,888.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,379.80 : 609,569.70 = 125,925.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,379.80/609,569.70 = 125,925.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,379.80x = 609,569.70 × 125,925.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,379.80x = 76,760,308,300.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,760,308,300.38/406,379.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,888.10

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