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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,632.96, 637,059.64 and 125,124.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,632.96, 637,059.64 and 125,124.16 is: 187,718.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,632.96 : 637,059.64 = 125,124.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,632.96/637,059.64 = 125,124.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,632.96x = 637,059.64 × 125,124.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,632.96x = 79,711,552,324.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,711,552,324.90/424,632.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,718.71

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