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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,005.20, 684,007.80 and 123,581.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,005.20, 684,007.80 and 123,581.20 is: 185,371.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,005.20 : 684,007.80 = 123,581.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,005.20/684,007.80 = 123,581.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,005.20x = 684,007.80 × 123,581.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,005.20x = 84,530,504,733.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,530,504,733.36/456,005.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,371.80

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