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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,310.60, 687,465.90 and 125,920.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,310.60, 687,465.90 and 125,920.20 is: 188,880.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,310.60 : 687,465.90 = 125,920.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,310.60/687,465.90 = 125,920.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,310.60x = 687,465.90 × 125,920.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,310.60x = 86,565,843,621.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,565,843,621.18/458,310.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,880.30

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