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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,007.52, 636,014.79 and 124,492.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,007.52, 636,014.79 and 124,492.92 is: 186,740.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,007.52 : 636,014.79 = 124,492.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,007.52/636,014.79 = 124,492.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,007.52x = 636,014.79 × 124,492.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,007.52x = 79,179,338,370.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,179,338,370.29/424,007.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,740.41

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