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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,233.40, 684,350.10 and 123,809.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,233.40, 684,350.10 and 123,809.40 is: 185,714.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,233.40 : 684,350.10 = 123,809.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,233.40/684,350.10 = 123,809.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,233.40x = 684,350.10 × 123,809.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,233.40x = 84,728,975,270.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,728,975,270.94/456,233.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,714.10

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