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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,349.20, 686,023.80 and 124,925.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,349.20, 686,023.80 and 124,925.20 is: 187,387.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,349.20 : 686,023.80 = 124,925.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,349.20/686,023.80 = 124,925.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,349.20x = 686,023.80 × 124,925.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,349.20x = 85,701,660,419.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,701,660,419.76/457,349.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,387.80

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