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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,344.30, 686,016.45 and 124,920.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,344.30, 686,016.45 and 124,920.30 is: 187,380.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,344.30 : 686,016.45 = 124,920.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,344.30/686,016.45 = 124,920.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,344.30x = 686,016.45 × 124,920.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,344.30x = 85,697,380,738.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,697,380,738.94/457,344.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,380.45

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