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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,526.15, 660,814.34 and 124,958.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,526.15, 660,814.34 and 124,958.25 is: 187,444.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,526.15 : 660,814.34 = 124,958.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,526.15/660,814.34 = 124,958.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,526.15x = 660,814.34 × 124,958.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,526.15x = 82,574,202,876.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,574,202,876.51/440,526.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,444.50

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