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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,852.30, 685,278.45 and 124,428.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,852.30, 685,278.45 and 124,428.30 is: 186,642.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,852.30 : 685,278.45 = 124,428.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,852.30/685,278.45 = 124,428.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,852.30x = 685,278.45 × 124,428.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,852.30x = 85,268,032,560.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,268,032,560.14/456,852.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,642.45

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