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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,335.70, 686,003.55 and 124,911.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,335.70, 686,003.55 and 124,911.70 is: 187,367.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,335.70 : 686,003.55 = 124,911.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,335.70/686,003.55 = 124,911.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,335.70x = 686,003.55 × 124,911.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,335.70x = 85,689,869,636.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,689,869,636.54/457,335.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,367.55

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