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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,274.12, 691,859.70 and 124,348.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,274.12, 691,859.70 and 124,348.32 is: 186,508.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,274.12 : 691,859.70 = 124,348.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,274.12/691,859.70 = 124,348.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,274.12x = 691,859.70 × 124,348.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,274.12x = 86,031,591,370.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,031,591,370.70/461,274.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,508.60

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