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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412,652.58, 618,855.51 and 124,452.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412,652.58, 618,855.51 and 124,452.15 is: 186,641.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412,652.58 : 618,855.51 = 124,452.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412,652.58/618,855.51 = 124,452.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412,652.58x = 618,855.51 × 124,452.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412,652.58x = 77,017,898,758.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,017,898,758.85/412,652.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,641.02

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