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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,787.80, 685,181.70 and 124,363.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,787.80, 685,181.70 and 124,363.80 is: 186,545.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,787.80 : 685,181.70 = 124,363.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,787.80/685,181.70 = 124,363.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,787.80x = 685,181.70 × 124,363.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,787.80x = 85,211,799,902.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,211,799,902.46/456,787.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,545.70

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