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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477,994.33, 717,028.35 and 123,011.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477,994.33, 717,028.35 and 123,011.83 is: 184,527.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477,994.33 : 717,028.35 = 123,011.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477,994.33/717,028.35 = 123,011.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477,994.33x = 717,028.35 × 123,011.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477,994.33x = 88,202,969,495.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,202,969,495.38/477,994.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,527.23

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