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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,233.87, 634,838.50 and 123,721.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,233.87, 634,838.50 and 123,721.49 is: 185,578.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,233.87 : 634,838.50 = 123,721.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,233.87/634,838.50 = 123,721.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,233.87x = 634,838.50 × 123,721.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,233.87x = 78,543,161,645.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,543,161,645.87/423,233.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,578.63

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