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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,464.60, 687,696.90 and 121,504.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,464.60, 687,696.90 and 121,504.60 is: 182,256.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,464.60 : 687,696.90 = 121,504.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,464.60/687,696.90 = 121,504.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,464.60x = 687,696.90 × 121,504.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,464.60x = 83,558,336,755.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,558,336,755.74/458,464.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,256.90

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