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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502,683.78, 754,019.10 and 123,607.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502,683.78, 754,019.10 and 123,607.80 is: 185,410.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502,683.78 : 754,019.10 = 123,607.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502,683.78/754,019.10 = 123,607.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502,683.78x = 754,019.10 × 123,607.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502,683.78x = 93,202,640,335.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,202,640,335.95/502,683.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,410.08

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