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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,038.20, 684,057.30 and 123,614.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,038.20, 684,057.30 and 123,614.20 is: 185,421.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,038.20 : 684,057.30 = 123,614.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,038.20/684,057.30 = 123,614.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,038.20x = 684,057.30 × 123,614.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,038.20x = 84,559,195,893.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,559,195,893.66/456,038.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,421.30

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