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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,636.42, 660,979.71 and 125,068.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,636.42, 660,979.71 and 125,068.50 is: 187,609.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,636.42 : 660,979.71 = 125,068.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,636.42/660,979.71 = 125,068.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,636.42x = 660,979.71 × 125,068.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,636.42x = 82,667,740,860.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,667,740,860.14/440,636.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,609.87

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