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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479,970.83, 719,997.59 and 124,985.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479,970.83, 719,997.59 and 124,985.50 is: 187,489.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479,970.83 : 719,997.59 = 124,985.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479,970.83/719,997.59 = 124,985.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479,970.83x = 719,997.59 × 124,985.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479,970.83x = 89,989,254,560.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,989,254,560.03/479,970.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,489.01

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