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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,409.43, 693,628.38 and 125,448.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,409.43, 693,628.38 and 125,448.75 is: 188,176.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,409.43 : 693,628.38 = 125,448.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,409.43/693,628.38 = 125,448.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,409.43x = 693,628.38 × 125,448.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,409.43x = 87,014,813,235.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,014,813,235.53/462,409.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,176.99

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