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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,233.96, 687,362.46 and 125,809

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,233.96, 687,362.46 and 125,809 is: 188,716.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,233.96 : 687,362.46 = 125,809 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,233.96/687,362.46 = 125,809/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,233.96x = 687,362.46 × 125,809
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,233.96x = 86,476,383,730.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,476,383,730.14/458,233.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,716.66

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