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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,406.41, 693,624.24 and 125,446.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,406.41, 693,624.24 and 125,446.23 is: 188,173.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,406.41 : 693,624.24 = 125,446.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,406.41/693,624.24 = 125,446.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,406.41x = 693,624.24 × 125,446.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,406.41x = 87,012,545,944.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,012,545,944.62/462,406.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,173.31

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