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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,708.28, 659,587.92 and 124,138.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,708.28, 659,587.92 and 124,138.76 is: 186,215.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,708.28 : 659,587.92 = 124,138.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,708.28/659,587.92 = 124,138.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,708.28x = 659,587.92 × 124,138.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,708.28x = 81,880,426,499.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,880,426,499.78/439,708.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,215.34

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