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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,509.76, 692,231.84 and 124,569.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,509.76, 692,231.84 and 124,569.60 is: 186,845.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,509.76 : 692,231.84 = 124,569.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,509.76/692,231.84 = 124,569.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,509.76x = 692,231.84 × 124,569.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,509.76x = 86,231,043,416.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,231,043,416.06/461,509.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,845.55

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