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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,704.46, 638,371.61 and 122,031.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,704.46, 638,371.61 and 122,031.74 is: 182,994.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,704.46 : 638,371.61 = 122,031.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,704.46/638,371.61 = 122,031.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,704.46x = 638,371.61 × 122,031.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,704.46x = 77,901,594,532.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,901,594,532.88/425,704.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,994.55

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