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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,566.31, 656,460.17 and 122,023.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,566.31, 656,460.17 and 122,023.25 is: 183,065.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,566.31 : 656,460.17 = 122,023.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,566.31/656,460.17 = 122,023.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,566.31x = 656,460.17 × 122,023.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,566.31x = 80,103,404,927.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,103,404,927.57/437,566.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,065.75

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