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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,609.76, 660,913.44 and 125,066.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,609.76, 660,913.44 and 125,066.88 is: 187,599.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,609.76 : 660,913.44 = 125,066.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,609.76/660,913.44 = 125,066.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,609.76x = 660,913.44 × 125,066.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,609.76x = 82,658,381,890.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,658,381,890.87/440,609.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,599.98

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