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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,349.87, 660,523.59 and 124,809.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,349.87, 660,523.59 and 124,809.51 is: 187,213.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,349.87 : 660,523.59 = 124,809.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,349.87/660,523.59 = 124,809.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,349.87x = 660,523.59 × 124,809.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,349.87x = 82,439,625,611.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,439,625,611.34/440,349.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,213.92

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