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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,222.60, 687,333.90 and 121,262.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,222.60, 687,333.90 and 121,262.60 is: 181,893.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,222.60 : 687,333.90 = 121,262.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,222.60/687,333.90 = 121,262.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,222.60x = 687,333.90 × 121,262.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,222.60x = 83,347,895,782.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,347,895,782.14/458,222.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,893.90

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