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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,513.73, 692,237.79 and 124,573.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,513.73, 692,237.79 and 124,573.62 is: 186,851.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,513.73 : 692,237.79 = 124,573.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,513.73/692,237.79 = 124,573.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,513.73x = 692,237.79 × 124,573.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,513.73x = 86,234,567,401.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,234,567,401.10/461,513.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,851.58

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