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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,218.28, 693,327.43 and 125,258.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,218.28, 693,327.43 and 125,258.93 is: 187,888.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,218.28 : 693,327.43 = 125,258.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,218.28/693,327.43 = 125,258.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,218.28x = 693,327.43 × 125,258.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,218.28x = 86,845,452,491.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,845,452,491.17/462,218.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,888.40

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