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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459,002.85, 688,504.28 and 122,042.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459,002.85, 688,504.28 and 122,042.85 is: 183,064.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459,002.85 : 688,504.28 = 122,042.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459,002.85/688,504.28 = 122,042.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459,002.85x = 688,504.28 × 122,042.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459,002.85x = 84,027,023,958.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,027,023,958.18/459,002.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,064.28

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