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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,524.57, 686,291.49 and 120,613.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,524.57, 686,291.49 and 120,613.56 is: 180,921.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,524.57 : 686,291.49 = 120,613.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,524.57/686,291.49 = 120,613.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,524.57x = 686,291.49 × 120,613.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,524.57x = 82,776,059,806.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,776,059,806.60/457,524.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,921.56

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