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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,699.66, 687,995.97 and 121,766.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,699.66, 687,995.97 and 121,766.49 is: 182,635.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,699.66 : 687,995.97 = 121,766.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,699.66/687,995.97 = 121,766.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,699.66x = 687,995.97 × 121,766.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,699.66x = 83,774,854,401.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,774,854,401.05/458,699.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,635.53

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