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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,506.59, 609,638.36 and 122,121.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,506.59, 609,638.36 and 122,121.08 is: 183,145.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,506.59 : 609,638.36 = 122,121.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,506.59/609,638.36 = 122,121.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,506.59x = 609,638.36 × 122,121.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,506.59x = 74,449,691,273.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,449,691,273.83/406,506.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,145.11

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