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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,202.60, 687,303.90 and 121,242.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,202.60, 687,303.90 and 121,242.60 is: 181,863.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,202.60 : 687,303.90 = 121,242.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,202.60/687,303.90 = 121,242.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,202.60x = 687,303.90 × 121,242.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,202.60x = 83,330,511,826.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,330,511,826.14/458,202.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,863.90

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