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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,487.40, 687,731.10 and 126,063.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,487.40, 687,731.10 and 126,063.40 is: 189,095.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,487.40 : 687,731.10 = 126,063.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,487.40/687,731.10 = 126,063.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,487.40x = 687,731.10 × 126,063.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,487.40x = 86,697,720,751.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,697,720,751.74/458,487.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,095.10

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