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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,314.20, 685,971.30 and 124,890.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,314.20, 685,971.30 and 124,890.20 is: 187,335.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,314.20 : 685,971.30 = 124,890.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,314.20/685,971.30 = 124,890.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,314.20x = 685,971.30 × 124,890.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,314.20x = 85,671,092,851.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,671,092,851.26/457,314.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,335.30

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