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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408,521.88, 612,782.82 and 128,061

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408,521.88, 612,782.82 and 128,061 is: 192,091.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408,521.88 : 612,782.82 = 128,061 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408,521.88/612,782.82 = 128,061/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408,521.88x = 612,782.82 × 128,061
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408,521.88x = 78,473,580,712.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,473,580,712.02/408,521.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,091.50

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