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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,912.19, 686,901.08 and 120,949.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,912.19, 686,901.08 and 120,949.48 is: 181,432.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,912.19 : 686,901.08 = 120,949.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,912.19/686,901.08 = 120,949.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,912.19x = 686,901.08 × 120,949.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,912.19x = 83,080,328,437.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,080,328,437.44/457,912.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,432.88

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