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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,623.20, 687,934.80 and 121,663.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,623.20, 687,934.80 and 121,663.20 is: 182,494.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,623.20 : 687,934.80 = 121,663.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,623.20/687,934.80 = 121,663.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,623.20x = 687,934.80 × 121,663.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,623.20x = 83,696,349,159.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,696,349,159.36/458,623.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,494.80

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