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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,010.37, 687,021.39 and 121,048.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,010.37, 687,021.39 and 121,048.11 is: 181,573.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,010.37 : 687,021.39 = 121,048.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,010.37/687,021.39 = 121,048.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,010.37x = 687,021.39 × 121,048.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,010.37x = 83,162,637,353.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,162,637,353.97/458,010.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,573.70

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