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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,512.86, 636,879.92 and 124,983.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,512.86, 636,879.92 and 124,983.63 is: 187,508.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,512.86 : 636,879.92 = 124,983.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,512.86/636,879.92 = 124,983.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,512.86x = 636,879.92 × 124,983.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,512.86x = 79,599,563,650.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,599,563,650.79/424,512.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,508.02

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