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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,468.40, 687,702.60 and 126,044.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,468.40, 687,702.60 and 126,044.40 is: 189,066.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,468.40 : 687,702.60 = 126,044.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,468.40/687,702.60 = 126,044.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,468.40x = 687,702.60 × 126,044.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,468.40x = 86,681,061,595.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,681,061,595.44/458,468.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,066.60

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