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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,469.91, 609,736.41 and 122,138.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,469.91, 609,736.41 and 122,138.27 is: 183,216.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,469.91 : 609,736.41 = 122,138.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,469.91/609,736.41 = 122,138.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,469.91x = 609,736.41 × 122,138.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,469.91x = 74,472,147,224.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,472,147,224.73/406,469.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,216.88

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