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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,259.62, 691,837.99 and 124,333.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,259.62, 691,837.99 and 124,333.85 is: 186,486.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,259.62 : 691,837.99 = 124,333.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,259.62/691,837.99 = 124,333.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,259.62x = 691,837.99 × 124,333.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,259.62x = 86,018,880,872.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,018,880,872.96/461,259.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,486.91

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