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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,658, 660,985.38 and 125,114.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,658, 660,985.38 and 125,114.94 is: 187,671.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,658 : 660,985.38 = 125,114.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,658/660,985.38 = 125,114.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,658x = 660,985.38 × 125,114.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,658x = 82,699,146,159.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,699,146,159.58/440,658
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,671.95

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