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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,913.19, 686,902.58 and 120,950.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,913.19, 686,902.58 and 120,950.49 is: 181,434.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,913.19 : 686,902.58 = 120,950.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,913.19/686,902.58 = 120,950.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,913.19x = 686,902.58 × 120,950.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,913.19x = 83,081,203,028.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,081,203,028.51/457,913.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,434.40

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