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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,413.60, 693,666.60 and 125,459.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,413.60, 693,666.60 and 125,459.60 is: 188,201.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,413.60 : 693,666.60 = 125,459.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,413.60/693,666.60 = 125,459.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,413.60x = 693,666.60 × 125,459.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,413.60x = 87,027,134,169.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,027,134,169.36/462,413.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,201.93

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