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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464,806.02, 697,128.81 and 123,251.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464,806.02, 697,128.81 and 123,251.85 is: 184,856.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,806.02 : 697,128.81 = 123,251.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,806.02/697,128.81 = 123,251.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,806.02x = 697,128.81 × 123,251.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,806.02x = 85,922,415,520.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,922,415,520.80/464,806.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,856.50

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