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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,414.53, 609,598.35 and 122,098.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,414.53, 609,598.35 and 122,098.99 is: 183,141.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,414.53 : 609,598.35 = 122,098.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,414.53/609,598.35 = 122,098.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,414.53x = 609,598.35 × 122,098.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,414.53x = 74,431,342,840.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,431,342,840.67/406,414.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,141.44

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