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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,332.30, 685,998.45 and 124,908.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,332.30, 685,998.45 and 124,908.30 is: 187,362.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,332.30 : 685,998.45 = 124,908.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,332.30/685,998.45 = 124,908.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,332.30x = 685,998.45 × 124,908.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,332.30x = 85,686,900,192.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,686,900,192.14/457,332.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,362.45

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