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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459,049.93, 688,520.10 and 122,115.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459,049.93, 688,520.10 and 122,115.24 is: 183,158.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459,049.93 : 688,520.10 = 122,115.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459,049.93/688,520.10 = 122,115.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459,049.93x = 688,520.10 × 122,115.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459,049.93x = 84,078,797,256.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,078,797,256.32/459,049.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,158.28

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