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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,661.60, 687,992.40 and 121,701.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,661.60, 687,992.40 and 121,701.60 is: 182,552.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,661.60 : 687,992.40 = 121,701.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,661.60/687,992.40 = 121,701.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,661.60x = 687,992.40 × 121,701.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,661.60x = 83,729,775,867.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,729,775,867.84/458,661.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,552.40

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