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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,383.48, 686,012.94 and 120,395.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,383.48, 686,012.94 and 120,395.91 is: 180,577.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,383.48 : 686,012.94 = 120,395.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,383.48/686,012.94 = 120,395.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,383.48x = 686,012.94 × 120,395.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,383.48x = 82,593,152,183.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,593,152,183.08/457,383.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,577.47

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