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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,497.08, 660,770.64 and 124,929

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,497.08, 660,770.64 and 124,929 is: 187,400.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,497.08 : 660,770.64 = 124,929 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,497.08/660,770.64 = 124,929/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,497.08x = 660,770.64 × 124,929
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,497.08x = 82,549,415,284.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,549,415,284.56/440,497.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,400.60

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