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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,675.20, 688,012.80 and 121,715.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,675.20, 688,012.80 and 121,715.20 is: 182,572.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,675.20 : 688,012.80 = 121,715.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,675.20/688,012.80 = 121,715.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,675.20x = 688,012.80 × 121,715.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,675.20x = 83,741,615,554.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,741,615,554.56/458,675.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,572.80

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