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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,310.80, 685,966.20 and 124,886.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,310.80, 685,966.20 and 124,886.80 is: 187,330.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,310.80 : 685,966.20 = 124,886.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,310.80/685,966.20 = 124,886.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,310.80x = 685,966.20 × 124,886.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,310.80x = 85,668,123,626.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,668,123,626.16/457,310.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,330.20

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