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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,083.76, 684,114.12 and 123,651.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,083.76, 684,114.12 and 123,651.12 is: 185,473.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,083.76 : 684,114.12 = 123,651.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,083.76/684,114.12 = 123,651.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,083.76x = 684,114.12 × 123,651.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,083.76x = 84,591,477,145.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,591,477,145.81/456,083.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,473.56

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